This survey of the literature of historic preservation aims to cite, fairly comprehensively, the classic works and the indispensable works, and, selectively, examples of the wide variety of publications related to the many aspects of the topic. It is intended to be of use to students of historic preservation, to practitioners of the various professions and occupations concerned with historic preservation, and to members of organizations concerned with historic preservation, from local groups to government agencies.

The items listed in this information guide are primarily books, pamphlets and other separate publications, including entire periodical issues devoted to historic preservation or closely related themes. With a very few exceptions, individual periodical articles and individual contributions to collected works have not been included. (p. X111)

CONTENTS
Introduction.

Chapter 1. General reference works.

Chapter 2. Historical and current overviews. 

General and international. 
National and regional.

Chapter 3. Financial, legal and planning aspects. 

General background - Great Britain and the . 
Building codes. 
Easements, finance and tax incentives. 
Legal framework. 
Preservation planning. 
TDR - transfer of development rights. 
State preservation plans. 
Local preservation programs.

Chapter 4. Description and documentation. 

Architectural bibliographies, glossaries and style guides. 
Guidelines, histories, technology of surveys and inventories, feasibility studies and structure reports. 
Architectural histories, inventories, and surveys - .
Architectural histories, inventories and surveys - abroad.

Chapter 5. Guidebooks. 

Europe. 
Great Britain. 
. 
Plaques and markers.

Chapter 6. Districts, ensembles, neighborhoods and towns. 

International policy and programs. 
Historic urban centers. 
Historic districts. 
Neighborhood preservation. 
Urban homesteading. 
Urban renewal.

Chapter 7. The Physical fabric: materials and technology. 

Bibliographies.
General works. 
Historic materials, methods and tools. 
Deterioration on weathering: maintenance and restoration. 
Specific materials. 
Problems of moisture.

Chapter 8. Renovation, restoration and re-use of existing buildings. 

Recycling old buildings and sites. 
Renovating and restoring old houses.

Chapter 9. Interpretation of history through buildings, objects and sites. 

Cultural and social history. 
Encyclopedias of antiques, decorative arts and furnishings. 
Period architecture, decoration and artifacts. 
Old kitchens. 
Historic houses - general guides. 
Historic houses - state guides. 
Individual historic houses. 
Museum villages and preserved villages. 
Interpretation: theory and practice. 
Museum administration.

Chapter 10. Related disciplines and specialized preservation areas. 

Anthropology. 
Historic archaeology. 
Industrial archaeology. 
Salvage archaeology. 
Early industry and early industrial buildings. 
Ships and shipping. 
Other forms of transportation. 
Farms and rural life.

Chapter 11. Natural landscape. 

Scenic and open space preservation. 
Historic gardens and garden history.

Chapter 12. Losses. 

Lost or endangered landmarks. 
Pictorial histories and general nostalgia. 
The ravages of war.

Chapter 13. Periodicals. 

General publications. 
Statewide publications.

Chapter 14. A checklist of historic American buildings. 

Survey publications. 
National catalogs (old series). 
State and regional catalogs (new series). 
Documentary publications. 
HABS selection series. 
Selections of measured drawings. 
General publications.

Appendix.
Developing the historic preservation library.
Select list.
Author index.
Organization index.
Title index.
Subject index.