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Title: Delcie Vuncannon Collection
Dates: 1974-1990s
Accession number: L2010.015
Creator:
Vuncannon, Delcie
Collection Size:
20 linear feet
Repository:
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Palm Springs, California 92262
Abstract: Collection of photographs, negatives, color slides, and associated archival materials documenting Native American rock art
sites throughout the western United States. Collected by Delcie Vuncannon between the years 1974-1990s.
Physical location: Stored off site. Advance notice required for access.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Collection is restricted per loan agreement. Access requires permission of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian's Historic
Preservation Office. Contact Pattie Tuck at (760) 699-6907 or ptuck@aguacaliente-nsn.gov to request access.
Ownership of the physical collection and copyright belongs to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Additional rights
may be claimed by Indigenous groups associated with rock art sites.
[Identification of item], Delcie Vuncannon Collection, L2010.015, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Donation.
Biography / Administrative History
Delcie Erma Vuncannon (1925-2007) held graduate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. She resided near Joshua
Tree National Park for 24 years while teaching archaeology at College of the Desert, Copper Mountain Campus.
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection of photographs, negatives, color slides, and associated archival materials documenting Native American rock art
sites throughout the western United States. Paper documentation includes a variety of materials, including maps, articles,
and notes describing specific rock art sites. Collected by Delcie Vuncannon between the years 1974-1990s.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.
Vuncannon, Delcie
Joshua Tree National Park
Twin Tanks
Indian Cove
Munsen Canyon
Cary's Castle
Lost Horse Mountain
Clear Creek
Salt Creek Trail Shrines
Hog Farm
Crack in the Rock
Rock Corral
Parowan Gap
Cub Creek
Homolovi
Dry Fork
Wupatki
West Mesa
Nine Mile
Geronimo Red Tank
Rodman Site II
Four Canyons
John's Designs
29 Palms East
H20 Cave
Coso Range
Grand Gulch
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph Park
Arroyo Del Tajo
Black Canyon
Drowned Pictos
Comanche Gap I
Comanche Gap II
Black Dragon
Temple Mountain
Hogg Springs
Ecker Mine
Mystery Valley
Cove Fort
Anza I
Little Petro
Anza Borrego II
Hayfield East
Hayfield west
McCoy Springs
Lava Beds National Monument
Corn Springs
McCoy Wash
Hiko Springs
Davis Dam Road
Halloran Springs
Summit Scratch
Squaw Tit
Lower Desert of Riverside
Carrizo
Plains Painted Rock
Palo Verde
South Mountain
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Utah
Hawaii
Big Island
Oahu
Sand Island D
Whiskey Flat
Woods Wash
Valley of Fire
Punctate cave
Paria
Chalfant Area
Waterflow
Paradise Valley
Hovenweep
Three Rivers
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
Paiute Range
Tungsten Flats
Freight Wagon
Heyfield Pump
Coyote Holes I
Coyote Holes II
Aiken Wash
John's Canyon
Horseshoe Canyon
Rock Art
Native American