Preservation through Documentation

Since the 1950s, college students pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, history and related fields have been the backbone of the HABS recording activities.

Measured Drawings

As part of the Phase 1 project, students in the Preservation Studies program in the College of Architecture at Tulane University prepared measured drawings of selected tombs, under the direction of Eugene Cizek. Participants first collected available archival information on the tombs and those interred. Measured drawings were made according to HABS (Historic American Buildings Survey) standards and conditions of deterioration were documented. See examples here and on their class webpage. The following students participated:

Jessica Tippens - Bergamini Tomb #12
Mike Stivers - Musson Family Tomb #232
Laurie DeVegter - Varney Tomb #322
Keri Renee Coumanis - Thomas-Hazeur Tomb #330
Christy Fletcher - McCall-Jones Tomb #340
Ann Woodruff - Bonabel Tomb #395
Ann Heslin - John Hampden Lewis Tomb #489
Charles W. Lesher - Fleitas Family Tomb #605
Don Bennett - Marigny Family Tomb #606
Michael D. Ballard, Jr. - Homer A. Plessy Tomb #619
Joy Ellen Cecere - Claiborne/Lewis Tomb #640
Erin E. Ammer - Charles Auguste Dehault Delassus Tomb #1200
Roberto Rincon - Chloe/Dick Tomb #382
Maria E. Rojas - Bermudez Tomb #35
Sara Jensen - Locoul Family Tomb #493
Dayna Castanedo - Bienvenu Family Tomb #521, 220 or 492
Michelle Bertrand & Rachelle Starr- Front Gate
Doreen Dennis Babo - Saulet Tomb #46
Shavon Charlot - Malard Tomb #577
Pilar Cruz & Leon Geoxavier - Dieu Nous Protege Society Tomb #115
Michelle Bertrand & Rachelle Starr - Young Ladies Assoc. of St. Joseph #155

Opening comments: HABS/HAER website at http://www.cr.nps.gov/habshaer/wwdo/index.htm