Site File Research Request

Michigan State Historic Preservation Office

Greetings!

Consultants with more than one project for research must submit each project individually with a unique Information Request Project Name. Staff will use the information submitted to determine if we have relevant files for you to view and how to best transmit them to you. Due to the significant volume of research requests, we appreciate your patience. The current turn-around time is 2-3 weeks.

THE SHPO IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT IN-PERSON RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS AT THIS TIME.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Our goal is that a public-facing database portal will be available for consultants in the near future.

At this time, we are only able to provide research for archaeological files. Our survey reports and site files have been sent off-site for scanning. We are planning to make those digital files available through our online-database once the scanning project is complete.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our services.

Research Request Information

Research Request Project Name*

Please provide a brief descriptive name for your request. As the SHPO receives a high volume of research requests, this will help us keep them organized if there are follow-up questions. If you are requesting information for a federally funded/licensed/permitted project, please provide the project's name.

Purpose of Research Request*

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Other Purpose of Research (Please Specify)

If you selected "Other" from the previous dropdown, please briefly specify the purpose of your research here.

Which files are you requesting?*

Please note that archaeological files/locations are confidential and will only be shared as appropriate for the project.

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Names of all counties, cities, and townships in your research area*

USGS Quad Maps

If you are requesting archaeological information, provide the names of the USGS quad maps on which the locations would be mapped.

Township, Range, Section

If you are requesting information from the archaeological files, you must also include a complete list of Township, Range, and Section numbers in your research area. Be sure to include your full Area of Potential Effects or one-mile radius (FCC projects), not just the footprint of the project.

Your Name*

Your Organization's Name

(Consulting firm, university, municipal/state/federal government agency, etc.)

Your Email*

Your Phone Number*

Most follow-up will be via email, although if it is deemed more efficient to call, we will require your phone number to reach you.

Federal Professional Qualifications*

Please select all Federal Professional Qualifications met by the person requesting research information from the SHPO. The Federal Professional Qualifications have been published in the Federal Code of Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.

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Qualification on File with SHPO?*

If the SHPO has not previously verified that you meet the Federal Professional Qualifications, please upload a copy of your resume or CV as well as the appropriate Qualification Form (available at https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/research-resources/consultant-resources/consultant-list-update-forms/)

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File Uploads

File Attachments*

Each submission has a 30MB limit on the total of all attachments. For Architectural File Requests: Maps must have your project footprint/direct effects as well as the extent of indirect effects Area of Potential Effects clearly marked and labeled. Street names at the cross streets nearest your project must be visible. If necessary for clarity, separate maps may be submitted for project location and APE, but these must be clearly labeled. Maps must include a scale, a north arrow, the city(ies)/township(s) and county(ies) contained on the map, and any streets or geographic features that are labeled must be legible. For Archaeological File Requests: Upload your research area clearly marked on a 7.5' USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map that shows Section numbers. Be certain to include the correct quadrangle map name. Be sure to include your full Area of Potential Effects or one-mile radius (FCC projects), not just the footprint of the project. If the SHPO does not have a copy of your CV/Professional Qualification Form on file, please upload those here.

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