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We plan to work closely with the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources , as well as local neighborhood representatives , planners , historians , and the Orange County Planning Department . We would develop information for a historic context on the property by reviewing county land records , conducting oral interviews , and searching the records of local libraries , newspapers. , churches , school boards , historical societies and state archives . Research would help reveal how the school fits in with patterns of local history and development of the African-American community . Evaluation of the physical structure of the school building would include determining how it has changed over time , as well as thoroughly documenting the present condition by photography and development of a site plan and floor plan . After the facts are gathered and the historical integrity of the building is assessed, we would apply. the National Register criteria for evaluation and make the case for significance as required by National Register Bulletin 16A. It appears that the school may be significant under Criterion A (for its association with local historical events ) and possibly Criterion B (for its association with the life of a locally significant person) . Depending on the physical integrity of the building and other factors , it could also possibly be significant for its architecture , design or construction ( Criterion Q . Before proceeding with field work , we propose to conduct a public meeting to notify the community of the process and to answer questions and solicit information . We will also conduct a second public hearing to present findings and results on the proposed nomination . If the consultant needs to attend the hearing before the National Register review board , we will also be happy to do that . However , it is not included in the proposed budget , and that would need to be negotiated as an additional expense , We are prepared to begin work within two weeks of a notice to proceed . , The first draft of the National Register nomination , including maps and photographs , would be submitted within eight weeks of project inception . If revisions are necessary, those would be completed within 30 days after the comments are received . We are confident that we can meet your project deadline of August 1 , 19999 We appreciate the opportunity to bid on this interesting project . If you have any questions or need further information , please feel free to contact us . Sincerely, NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES , INC . Denise P . Messick Historian / Architectural Historian YY�