Development of Cataloging System for Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Development of Cataloging System for Mount Auburn
Cemetery

• Presented by
• Matt Cattel
• Courtney Estaphan
• Pete Matteson
• Cathy Oliveira

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Goals and Objectives

• Establish framework for an effective cataloging
  system
• Efficient Field Methods
• Well Organized Database
• User-Friendly Maps

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Outline of Presentation

• Methods
• Field Surveying
• Database Development
• Mapping
• Results and Analysis
• Statistical Distribution
• Thematic Maps
• Training Manual
• Conclusions and Recommendations

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Field Surveying

• Make separate sweeps for data collection
  utilizing field forms
• Sweep 1 Central Lot Monuments
• Sweep 2 Digital Photographs
• Sweep 3 Grave Markers
• Sweep 4 Fences, Curbs, Path Signs
• Sweep 5 Final run-through for missing
  information

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Field Surveying

• Use refined field forms
• Work in pairs in field
• Give each memorial unique identifier
• i.e. 2034-GMK-B
• Document each memorial in a clockwise fashion, or
  by lot card

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Field Surveying

• Use refined field forms
• Work in pairs in field
• Give each memorial unique identifier
• i.e. 2034-GMK-B
• Document each memorial in a clockwise fashion, or
  by lot card

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Database Development

• Best means of managing large amounts of data
• Develop tables to represent field forms
• Separate tables for fixed and changing
  information
• Develop easy-to-use entry forms
• Enter data from field work

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Mapping

• Provides real-world representation of collected
  data
• Layers correspond to various criteria and
  conditions
• Information imported from database

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Statistical Distribution

• Distribution of memorial percentages
• type
• material
• orientation
• surface conditions
• inscription conditions

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Memorial Distribution
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Distribution of Memorial Materials
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Memorial Orientation
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Conditions of Inscriptions
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Conditions On Memorials
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Conditions of Memorials with PC vs. Those Without
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Thematic Maps

• Useful tool for maintenance scheduling
• Show spatial relations and trends
• Loose memorials
• Cleanliness

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Training Manual

• Ease progression in expansion of system
• Teaching tool for interns and employees
• easy to read yet thorough
• explanation of all aspects of project

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Conclusions Recommendations

• Four Main Accomplishments
• Framework Established
• Information Management System
• Initial Island Cataloged with Condition
  Assessments
• Training Manual
• Future projects
• Implement cataloging system to include rest of
  cemetery

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Questions or Comments?