• Continue reading through this tutorial to determine the required skills to complete a National Historic Landmark nomination.

• If you believe that you need assistance, there are consultants and contractors who are experienced in writing this type of nomination.

• Qualifications you should look for in a Consultant

What kinds of questions should I ask when hiring a consultant?

Does the consultant possess an advanced degree in the discipline associated with the nomination?

•  For a nomination being proposed for NHL Criteria 1, 2, 3 or 5, look for a consultant with an advanced degree in history.

•  For a nomination being proposed for NHL Criterion 4, look for a consultant with an advanced degree in architectural history or the history of science/technology.

•  For a nomination being proposed for NHL Criterion 6, look for a consultant with an advanced degree in archeology.

Has the consultant written a successful nomination for either the National Register of Historic Places or the National Historic Landmarks Program?

•  Ask to see the nomination to determine if the consultant wrote this nomination on his or her own. If the nomination was co-written, contact the co-author to ask about the nomination and the quality of the consultant's work.

•  Call your local State Historic Preservation Office or the NHL Program to ask about the nomination and quality of the consultant's work.

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