Preservation of Gran Quivira
At the turn of the twentieth century, two women both desired and fought for possession of the ruins and artifacts at Gran Quivira. Both were equally passionate about the history and preservation of the site but for conflicting reasons. William and Clara Corbin were awarded a homestead claim at Gran Quivira, but were mainly interested in the site for the money they could make off the artifacts and treasure they believed could be found there.
Virginia McClurg desired possession of the site to be placed under federal protection and its artifacts preserved for future generations. She made an attempt to locate the Gran Quivira ruins but was unable to find them and had to turn back to Albuquerque.
On Demand Performance - KXNM archives Archaeology In Your Backyard as MP3 files, allowing you to listen to your favorite shows on demand, whenever you choose. Click on the audio file below to hear Gran Quivira Preservation, or click on the Download File to read the whole story.
At the turn of the twentieth century, two women both desired and fought for possession of the ruins and artifacts at Gran Quivira. Both were equally passionate about the history and preservation of the site but for conflicting reasons. William and Clara Corbin were awarded a homestead claim at Gran Quivira, but were mainly interested in the site for the money they could make off the artifacts and treasure they believed could be found there.
Virginia McClurg desired possession of the site to be placed under federal protection and its artifacts preserved for future generations. She made an attempt to locate the Gran Quivira ruins but was unable to find them and had to turn back to Albuquerque.
On Demand Performance - KXNM archives Archaeology In Your Backyard as MP3 files, allowing you to listen to your favorite shows on demand, whenever you choose. Click on the audio file below to hear Gran Quivira Preservation, or click on the Download File to read the whole story.
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