[OR_Archaeology] Oregon Archaeological Society Presentation

[John Pouley]

What is a “Knoxit” bottle, how is it related to a glass syringe
found nearby, and what do they mean? Archaeologist Dan Martin was
confronted with these objects and questions when he was involved in the
analysis of artifacts from the excavation of the Helen Gordon Child
Center at PSU. The answer to this question will be answered at the
February 7, 2012 lecture sponsored by the Oregon Archaeological Society.
Martin’s lecture, “Like a sore thumb: the material culture of sexual
hygiene from the ‘restricted district’ of Sandpoint, Idaho” is a
culmination of his work from the PSU and Sandpoint excavations. He will
identify and provide a context for the excavated artifacts using
photographs, non-archaeological resources for fragment identification,
and historic and contemporary journal articles, textbooks and ads that
further the understanding of the contraceptive methods and the treatment
of venereal diseases as practiced during that time. 

Martin graduated from PSU and has worked extensively in his field
performing archaeological surveys, excavating, testing, mitigating, and
analyzing artifacts throughout the Northwest ahead of pipelines, roads,
transmission lines, and wind farm construction projects. He has also
participated in extensive excavations for the National Park Service and
is currently employed by CH2M HILL. The presentation is held at the
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) auditorium, follows the
general business meeting 
that starts at 7 PM, and is free and open to the public. See
www.oregonarchaeological.org or call 503-727-3507 for more
information.