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ARCH 4: Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale

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1992 to 2002
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1-2010
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4
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1992 to 2002
History / Biographical
Introduction Information on archaeological materials in this locale first came to the attention of Dr. Nicholson through Doug Jackson, a local artifact collector from Souris. Doug had observed archaeological materials that included bone, ceramics and lithic material that had been exposed by municipal road building activity, northwest of Lauder Manitoba Environment The Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale is located among stabilized sand dunes in the Lauder Sandhills in Southwestern Manitoba, northwest of the village of Lauder. The area is a mosaic of medium grass prairie and copses of aspen poplar and aspen-oak, together with intermittent sedge grass marshes and small ponds. These wetlands are bordered with balsam poplar, water birch, willows and red osier dogwood. The well-drained upland forest also contains saskatoon, chokecherry, wild current, hazelnut bushes and occasional wild plums. Lowland areas have nannyberries and high-bush cranberry. Wild strawberries grow in lightly shaded areas along trail margins and in open patches in aspen forest. History of Excavations The Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale is a virtual "island" of forest and marshlands in a vast expanse of mixed grass prairie. This archaeologically and environmentally rich area was given the Dakota name Makotchi-Ded Dontipi, meaning "the place where we live". Summation Prior to European settlement, the area was a rich environment for hunter-gatherer people. Archaeological investigations from 1992 to 2002 have revealed numerous sites within the locale. Some of these sites have been extensively excavated while others have been identified or tested. Seven sites that have been identified in this locale range in age from the historic through protohistoric periods and extend into the middle precontact period. The major sites are the initial Middle Missouri Duthie site, the late precontact Jackson, Bradshaw sites and the protohistoric Twin Fawns, Schuddemat and Hollow B sites. The multi-component Vera site includes historic Métis, late precontact Vickers Focus, and middle precontact Besant, Pelican Lake, McKean Complex and Oxbow occupations. Over 230 units were excavated as well as numerous test pits and several extensive surveys.
Scope and Content
Scope and Content The Series has been divided into seven sub-series, including (1) Duthie site (2) Jackson site (3) Twin Fawns site (4) Vera site (5) Schuddemat site (6) Bradshaw site (7) Hollow B site.
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Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale
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Archaeology
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Series is arranged by site and by year of field work.
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Duthie site DiMe-16

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1992-2002
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1-2010
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4.1
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1-2010
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1992-2002
History / Biographical
The Duthie site is the first site identified in the Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale. It was reported to Dr. Bev Nicholson by Doug Jackson, a local collector who had observed archaeological materials that had been exposed during the construction of Maple Hill Road northwest of Lauder. The site is named after the landowner, Randy Duthie. The initial inspection of the exposed materials indicated that the eastern half of the site had been severely impacted by raising a road grade using an elevating grader. However, an undetermined amount of the site remained to the west, flanked by a low sand dune. Testing and preliminary excavations were conducted in 1992-93. In 1994 a field school added to the excavated sample. The undisturbed portion of the site, west of Maple Hill Road was situated at the base of a low sand dune and had an aspen and willow forest cover. The water table was approximately one meter below surface at the time of excavation. A rising water table has since prevented further excavations. Two dates on bone collagen were obtained during excavations. These were 880+/-80 B.P. (Beta 62705) and 970+/-40 B.P. cal. 1030 A.D. (TO 13366). These dates are consistent with an Initial Middle Missouri cultural assignment. The site occupation is identified by the distinctive ceramics found there. Ceramics at the Duthie Site are tool impressed with incising and lip modeling with fabric impressions on most vessels. Jill Taylor analysed the ceramics from the site for a Specialist thesis, Brandon University (1994) and a Masters of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan. (Taylor 1995). Analysis of residue from Duthie site pottery by Matthew Boyd recovered corn (Zea mays) phytoliths and bean (Phaseolus sp.) starch grains indicating consumption of these domesticates at the Duthie site. (Boyd 2006) The occupation of this site indicates a migration of people from the south who were well acquainted with horticultural farming. These people had previously migrated to South Dakota following river valleys into the central plains from the eastern woodlands during late Hopewell times. It appears that they later migrated well to the north into southern Manitoba but there is no evidence that they remained there for more than a single year. Boyd, M., C. Surette and B.A. Nicholson. 2006 Archaeobotanical Evidence of Prehistoric Maize (Zea mays) Consumption at the Northern Edge of the Great Plains. Journal of Archaeological Science 33: 1129-1140. Taylor, J. 1994 An analysis of the ceramics recovered during 1992 and 1993 at the Precontact Duthie Site (DiMe-16). Specialist thesis, Brandon University.
Scope and Content
The Series has been divided into seven sub-series, including (1) Duthie site (2) Jackson site (3) Twin Fawns site (4) Vera site (5) Schuddemat site (6) Bradshaw site (7) Hollow B site.
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Duthie site DiMe-16
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Archaeology Makotchi-Ded Dontipi locale Duthie site DiMe-16
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Crepeele site 2003 - field journals

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2003
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1-2010
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1.2.1.2
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1-2010
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2003
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Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files.
History / Biographical
The Crepeele site was excavated in 2003 as Crepeele 3. Standard archaeological methods were used to excavate the units. Excavation units were initially numbered as units 10, 11, 12 & 13. These numbers have been changed on the catalogue to XU 110 – 113, due to duplication in 2005. Corresponding documents have been changed to reflect the amended excavation unit numbers, however the field journals may contain the initial numbers.
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Record of daily observations at the site including: excavation methods, items recovered, features, local environment and weather.
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Crepeele site 2003 - field journals
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Crepeele site DiMe-29 Crepeele site 2003
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Casselman survey - photographs

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2003
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1-2010
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2003
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11 photographs
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JPEGs
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Sub sub series consists of photographs taken during the Casselman survey.
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Casselman survey - photographs
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Crepeele locale Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - James Graham writing notes

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2003
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1-2010
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2003
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Casselman survey - photographs
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Casselman survey - group on sand dune

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2003
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Casselman survey - photographs
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey
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Crepeele 2003 - photographs

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2003
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1.2.5
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1-2010
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2003
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5 photographs
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Sub sub sub series consists of photographs taken at Creeple in 2003.
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Casselman survey - Lisa Sonneburg and Jolana Bishop

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2003
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Lisa Sonneburg and Jolana Bishop during the Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - Lisa Sonneburg and Jolana Bishop
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Crepeele locale Casselman survey Casselman survey - photographs
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Casselman survey - Lisa Sonnenburg, Mike Evans and James Graham

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2003
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Lisa Sonnenburg, Mike Evans and James Graham at the Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - Lisa Sonnenburg, Mike Evans and James Graham
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Casselman survey - Mike Evans and James Graham

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2003
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Mike Evans and James Graham during the Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - Mike Evans and James Graham
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey Casselman survey - photographs
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Casselman survey - Sarah Graham and Mike Evans

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2003
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1-2010
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Sarah Graham and Mike Evans surveying at Casselman
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Casselman survey - Sarah Graham and Mike Evans
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey Casselman survey - photographs
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Crepeele site 2003 - Bev Nicholson and James Graham surveying

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2003
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Bev Nicholson and James Graham surveying at the Crepeele site 2003.
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Crepeele site 2003 - Bev Nicholson and James Graham surveying
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Crepeele site DiMe-29 Crepeele site 2003 - photographs
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Casselman survey - ceramic rim sherd

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2003
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Cord-wrapped stick impressions on ceramic rim sherd.
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Casselman survey - ceramic rim sherd
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Crepeele locale Casselman survey Casselman survey - photograph
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Casselman survey - lithic bifaces

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2003
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Lithic bifaces (stone tools) from Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - photographs
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - lithic side-notched points

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2003
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1-2010
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Lithic side-notched points from Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - photographs
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - Bev Nicholson leading a group through the Crepeele locale

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2003
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Bev Nicholson leading a group through the Crepeele locale during the Casselman survey
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Casselman survey - Bev Nicholson leading a group through the Crepeele locale
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Archaeology Crepeele locale Casselman survey Casselman survey - photographs
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Lovstrom Block E 1991

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1991
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1-2010
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3.6.3
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1-2010
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1991
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Excavations took place in block E in 1987 and 1988 with 21 units opened. Ten further units were excavated in 1991 as part of the Brandon University Archaeological Field School, directed by Dr. Nicholson with Brett Waddell as crew chief and Theresa Hill as field assistant. In 1991 a hearth was identified in Block E as well as a cluster of spoil dirt piles believed to represent material from a pit feature identified in the 1988 excavations. The pit feature is believed to be related to the recovery of clay that may have been used to build ceramic vessels. Stratigraphic evidence of distinct activity areas at successive depths and radiocarbon dates indicate at least three occupations (380 BP, 700 BP and 860 B P). Three identified activity clusters occur stratigraphically, supporting these dated occupations. Large numbers of lithics were recovered, forming an assemblage dominated by SRC and KRF with lesser amounts of porcellanite and quartzite. The upper occupation contained some Tongue River Silicified Sediment (TRSS). Eight Prairie Side-Notched points were recovered as well as a lunate biface and an end scraper. Fragments from a grey soapstone tube were also recovered.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position; Field journals are daily records of recoveries, features and activities at the site; Site records include excavation level and unit summaries, feature sheets, profiles; sample records and maps; Artifact catalogues are lists and identifications of all artifacts recovered; Photographs are of excavation units, features, the landscape and personnel.
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Lovstrom Block E 1991
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Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block E
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Lovstrom Block E 1991 - site co-ordinates

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1991
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1-2010
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3.6.3.1
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1-2010
GMD
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Date Range
1991
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Large scale excavations of two block sites took place in 1988 under the direction of Bev Nicholson with Brett Waddell as crew chief and Theresa Hill as assistant. Block E consisted of 10 additional excavation units.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position.
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Lovstrom Block E 1991 - site co-ordinates
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Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block E
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Lovstrom Block H 1991

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1991
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1-2010
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3.9.2
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1-2010
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1991
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Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Based on the recoveries at the Block H in 1988, further excavations took place in 1991. Nine excavation units were opened next to the previous excavations. Another 250 ceramic sherds were recovered in 1991. Nine vessels have been identified based on rim sherds. Vickers Focus and Woodland vessels have been identified and two vessels similar to Scattered Village Complex were recovered. The lithic material assemblage is intermediate primarily KRF followed by local cherts. Two features, a hearth and a curvilinear arrangement of rock were recovered during the 1991 excavations. The high numbers of ceramic fragments suggests a habitation area, rather than hunting or butchering behavior. However, the separation of occupations at the site is difficult to establish and there may be different uses of the site by successive occupations.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position; Field journals are daily records of recoveries, features and activities at the site; Site records include excavation level and unit summaries, feature sheets, profiles; sample records and maps; Artifact catalogues are lists and identifications of all artifacts recovered; Photographs are of excavation units, features, the landscape and personnel.
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Lovstrom Block H 1991
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Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - site co-ordinates

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1991
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1-2010
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3.9.2.1
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1-2010
GMD
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Date Range
1991
Material Details
Field journals have been scanned in multi-page PDF files. Artifact catalogues are PDF files in spreadsheet format. Photographs are in jpeg format.
History / Biographical
Large scale excavations of two block sites took place in 1988 under the direction of Bev Nicholson with Brett Waddell as crew chief and Theresa Hill as assistant. Block H consisted of nine additional excavation units.
Scope and Content
Sub-sub-sub series contains: Summary information of field methology, number and co-ordinates of excavations, personnel and their staff position.
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Lovstrom Block H 1991 - site co-ordinates
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Archaeology Lovstrom locale Lovstrom Block H
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