FORT STANTON, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
(Legacy of honor, tradition of healing)

The illustrated history of the Fort is now in the second edition, available in both paper-back and hard cover. Lynda says "There are 230 pages and almost that many images, historic and contemporary photos and drawings, all in color or sepia tones. Innumerable historic photos that have never been published before are included, thus adding to the growing photographic records. David L. Tremblay, my partner, has done a magnificent job of photographing, scanning and providing technical advice. There are 8 chapters and a zinger of an introduction by famed English author, Frederick Nolan of Lincoln County War fame. Other contributors include Jay Smith (Director of the Hubbard Museum of the American West) and NPS historian and author Bob Utley as well as many oral history interviews from folks that grew up at the Fort. Each chapter represents a specific time period and it is hoped that this book will inspire others to continue the research and preserving archives so that each era will one day have its own history and archaeological record, written by dedicated individuals wishing to explore the fascinating details of this awesome site."

The book may be purchased from the author...contact diamondjnl@pvtn.net

 

Chapter 1... Following Red Tailed Hawk (about the Mogollon and Apache peoples)

Chapter 2... The Cavalry Era 1855-1896 (Conflict and Challenge on the NM Frontier)

Chapter 3... The Public Health Era-1899-1953 (Conquering the White Plague)

Chapter 4... A Doctor’s Life at Fort Stanton (excerpts and information from Dr. Albert Rood during his 1940’s era stay at the Fort)

Chapter 5... The Winds of War (the German Internment Camp) with new information about the Japanese interned at the Fort, the sinking and subsequent rescue of the distressed seamen after the sinking of the Columbus, and thoughts about the internees by residents at the Fort.

Chapter 6... The World Beneath our Feet (Fort Stanton Cave and Snowy River Passage history and exploration, 1855 to the present exciting designation of the area as a BLM National Conservation Cave Area)

Chapter 7... A Line in the Sand and a New Mission (Discusses the steps leading up to the 2007 Proclamation signed by Governor Richardson establishing Fort Stanton State Monument)

Chapter 8... Restoration Portfolio

Scenes from Fort Stanton Live: August, 2011