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• METHODOLOGY pastern Historical Studies, Inc., (pHs), approached the project as a unified whole even though there ware two distinct phases, research and field survey. This methodology assured that at the end of the project the entire package of survey, report and context provided a cohesive whole. Certain procedures were to be taken to reach that point. The first step in the process was to undertake preliminary research to identify specific sources for the study area. The purpose was to identify sources and types of information available to support the context and property evaluations. This included a file search at the Colorado Preservation Office. A discrepancy was noted from the state file search in that 1 site is listed with 2 locations or the numbering is somewhat incorrect. Michael Burney~s 1989 report of his archaeological survey of Dowe Flats furthered the available data on the Study Area and proved of great utility to this study. pHS undertook bibliographic searches at local • repositories such as Colorado Historical Society, Denver Public Library, University of Colorado Library, Colorado State University Library and contact with county offices (recorder, assessor, county agent). The next step in the research phase was to evaluate the utility of the sources and proceed with the actual research. The research focussed on two topics, the first combined the pertinent parts of the existing documentation (RP3 themes, results of other inventories and data from documentary research) into a preliminary context outline of significant trends and patterns in the study Area. Through this process, the appropriate linkages to RP3 themes were maintained and strengthened. From this documentary research, the narrative portion of the context was developed. Such work met all requirements for a historic context as specified by the Colorado Survey Manual and National Register of Historic Places Bulletin 16. The research was conducted prior to and during the field survey. • 6