[OR_Archaeology] Historic Artifact Identification Workshop Nov. 8 at OSU!

[Susan White]

Historic Artifact Identification Workshop 

The Association of Oregon Archaeologists is sponsoring a historic
artifact identification workshop. The workshop will provide fundamental
training in the identification, relative dating, and proper
documentation of intact and fragmentary historic artifacts commonly
encountered in the field. The goal of the workshop is to provide
appropriate tools that enable participants to quickly assess the
composition and age of a site, and record it on a SHPO site form.   

When:	            Saturday, November 8, 2008 
Where:	Department of Anthropology, Waldo Hall, OSU, Corvallis 
Time(s): 	8am - 3pm 
Instructors: 	David Brauner and Jim Rock 

The Workshop includes: 
*	An overview of artifact identification and attribute analysis
for glass and tin containers, and ceramics
*	Tips for identifying artifact age based on diagnostic
attributes; 
*	Criteria for assessing site significance based on contents and
composition, coupled with background research (e.g. how to determine
single vs. multiple dumping events; relating sites to local land use
practices) 

Each participant will receive an extensive packet that includes: 
*	Historic references, identification guides, and web references;

*	Common artifact identification *cheat sheets* (e.g. cans,
bottles, ceramics, nails, barbed wire, glass insulators, and beads) with
date ranges for artifact manufacture; 
*	Glossary of historic terminology 

Selected historic references will also be available for purchase!

Workshop Schedule: 
7:30 - 8:00 am 	Check In
8:00 - 9:15 am 	Site types and features (Jim Rock)
9:30 - 11:30 am	Group 1: Tins and Bottles (Jim Rock) / Group 2:
Ceramics (Dave Brauner)
11:30 - 12:00 pm 	Lunch (bring a brown bag)
12:00 - 2:30 pm 	Group 1: Ceramics (Dave Brauner) / Group 2: Tins
and Bottles (Jim Rock)

Registration and Fees: Due to popular demand, pre-registration for the
workshop is required; the fee is $25.00 for AOA members/students, $30.00
for non-AOA members. 

The deadline for pre-registration is November 5.  

To pre-register and/or join the AOA please contact Sarah Purdy at
purdy at bacnorthwest.com or (541) 954-0386 / (503) 510-7076.  

For additional information contact: Sarah Purdy (see above) or Dave
Ellis: davee at willamettecra.com  (503) 281 - 4576.