Attachment11_HFR_Sample_Format.docx

National Park Service Attachment 11 – HFR sample format, 2021 Sample only: use not required. Images are samples only and not appropriate to this project.

U.S. Department of the Interior

Media Development Harpers Ferry Center

Historic Furnishings Report

Arlington House George Washington Memorial Parkway Fort Myer, Virginia

The North and South Dependencies

Historic Furnishings Report

North and South Dependencies, Arlington House Fort Myer, Virginia

By [Names]

[Organization] [Date]

Contents

Acknowledgments 7

Bibliography 91

Acknowledgments

Sincere thanks to [Names and Recognition].

Administrative Information

Administrative Information

[This is also sometimes referred to as management information or history. This section may also include the management or executive summary. Provide general administrative history including major legislation, historical and modern use of the space as well as National Register nomination or similar details, sources used should be cited via footnotes]

Interpretive Objectives

[Note interpretive objectives and themes for exhibit spaces and period rooms using historic resources, references and the long-range interpretive plan for the site where appropriate]

Operating Plan

[Note site operating hours, visitor experience and tour format (guided vs. self guided), circulation patterns, exhibit areas barriers and current furnishings, collections and exhibits on view] Accessibility Strategy [Outlines current accessibility options at site, makes recommendations for accomodations and audio description of historically furnished areas]

Prior Planning Documents

[Reports documenting historic structure, detailing archaeological work and previous historic furnishings reports used for reference for the development of the HFR]

Historical Information

A Note on Sources

[To be included as needed by preparator, for example to note if there were few primary sources available or limited documentation]

History of the Structures

[Details on architectural and use history of the historic structure may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

Analysis of Historic Occupancy

[Background from primary sources and general historical research of occupants of the historic structure throughout the history of the site, may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

Evidence of Room Use and Furnishings

[Evidence of specific room use and historic furnishings from historical research using primary sources and other resources may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

Furnishings Plan

List of Recommended Furnishings

[This section should include an overview featuring details on key occupants of each location or room along with table listing the objects and location, documentation and recommendations related to acquisition method. It is preferred the information be provided in table format]

Subsection:

Room/Location [Overview]

Illustrations

List of Illustrations

[This section should feature illustrations to support historical information and evidence in the format “figure 1., figure 2…” The section should start with a list of the figures. Illustration should include image source in APA or MLA format. Each featured image should also include a caption featuring details from the figure list]

Bibliography

Bibliography

[Bibliography should feature all sources used for developing the HFR in APA or MLA format. The sources listed should be grouped by the following subsections: Collections consulted, Government reports, Unpublished Sources and Published Sources]

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