As mentioned previously, a fundamental and recurring challenge of
effective cultural resource management is the efficient
organization and management of data resources.  The objective of
the development of the CRISTAL prototypes was to produce a system
that successfully organizes and integrates a variety of data
types (images, text, graphics, etc.) in order to enhance access
to data resources.  This consolidated database can be as complex
and inclusive as the nature of the resources and the needs of the
resource managers' demands.  

Basic resource records consist of the information fields that are
included in the NPS's List of Classified Structures.  A more
comprehensive record would include information concerning
maintenance, building system components, special conditions and
treatments, and drawings of construction details.  In either
case, the text and graphic information fields are linked to a
collection of digital images of the historic resource, site
views, historical photographs, and any other relevant visual
information.  

<gfile01> Index to the Appendices
<gfile11> Appendix One: CRISTAL Macro Programming
<gfile13> Macros