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

[Sarah Purdy]

The AOA Historic Artifact Workshop is fast approaching!  There are still
fifteen open spots!  Please contact one of the AOA members below to register
for the workshop.

 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.
>
>
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