Summer 2009

36 Pages·2010·3.14 MB·English

Summer 2009
Alasdair Brooks, DPhil, Newsletter Editor, School of Archaeology and Ancient History,
University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Index President’s Corner
President’s Corner .......................................1 Lu Ann De Cunzo
Editor’s Note .................................................2
2009 SHA and ACUA Elections ...............3 As I write this, SHA Officers, Directors, ble! If you have not already supported the
SHA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ..18 and Committee Chairs are in the midst of SHA campaign for our Student Education
Prospection in Depth Workshop ...............21 planning for the Midyear Board Meeting, to Endowment, please visit http://www.sha.
Call for Donations for the SHA 2010 be held at the end of June. Approval of the org/donations/donate.cfm today. Every
Silent Auction .......................................22 SHA Strategic Plan is high on the agenda, contribution helps!
Student Education Fund Campaign ......23 and I look forward to reporting on it more Amelia Island Plantation in Florida, the
“Finding the Familiar” Workshop Report ..23 fully in the fall. site of the 2010 annual conference, prom-
Current Research ........................................24 Before moving on to other SHA news, I ises balmy January weather, beach parties,
Australasia and Antarctica .....................25 wish to extend my apologies to Past Presi- archaeology-themed drinks, access to St.
Canada-Atlantic ....................................25 dents Vergil Noble and William Moss for Augustine and other outstanding archaeo-
Continental Europe .................................26 inadvertently excluding their contribution logical sites and heritage districts, and an
Middle East ..............................................28 to SHA’s UNESCO Committee efforts over integrated program of historical and under-
Underwater (Worldwide) ....................29 the past decade. Both provided essential water archaeology papers. This is a confer-
USA-Midwest .........................................32 support and guidance during the extended ence not to be missed! Thank you all for
USA-Pacific West ..................................33 process of negotiating and ratifying the your patience as we developed a new online
Perspectives From Historical Archaeology UNESCO Convention on the Protection of system for abstract submission and confer-
Reader Series ...........................................31 the Underwater Cultural Heritage. ence registration, which also provides on-
Now to hot-off-the-press news: Co- line access to the program and abstracts! I
Publications Editor Annalies Corbin has especially thank Michael Ashley and Karen
announced the latest contribution to the Hutchison for their research and design
Change in Newsletter Editor SHA–University Press of Florida co-publi- work in collaboration with ConfTool.
Contact Details cation series, Archaeology and Community In 2008, the Register of Professional Ar-
Service Learning, edited by Michael Nas- chaeologists (RPA) established a new Field
saney and Mary Ann Levine. Congratula- School Fellowship. Each year the RPA will
Newsletter Editor Alasdair Brooks recent-
tions to Michael and Mary Ann, who join grant a $1000 fellowship to an RPA-certified
ly took up a new position at the University
me in thanking Annalies for her shepherd- field school on behalf of each sponsor orga-
of Leicester. His new contact details are:
ing of the manuscript through the publica- nization. This year’s SHA award winner is
tion process. Order your copy now with Dr. Timothy Scarlett’s field school at Michi-
your SHA member discount, at http:// gan Tech University. Dr. Scarlett will pass
<[email protected]> www.upf.com/book.asp?id=NASSA002. on the award in the form of fellowship(s)
Website Editor Kelly Dixon and her to deserving student(s) participating in the
team have launched the new online Support field school.
School of Archaeology SHA and SHA Donors pages on www.sha. In response to SHA Member Needs As-
org with assistance from John Chenoweth sessment Survey findings regarding the im-
and Ancient History
and Rebecca Allen. The ways that the web- portance of SHA’s advocacy efforts, Terry
University of Leicester
site serves SHA continue to expand, and we Klein, Nellie Longsworth, and the Govern-
University Road
will be seeking member input as we chart ment Affairs Committee have launched a
Leicester
directions for future growth. These latest new series of member e-notes. They are de-
LE1 7RH additions enhance SHA’s efforts to expand signed to keep us all informed about new
United Kingdom our funding base and to acknowledge the resources, initiatives, and proposals in the
many people, institutions, companies, and U. S. government, and to help us respond
organizations that make SHA’s work possi- rapidly and ef-
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President’s Corner, Cont’d from Page 1 Committee members. Thank you to Past ing for the Cambridgeshire County Council
President Doug Scott and the Nominations archaeology unit in England. By the time
ficiently when our voices are needed on
Committee. The slate and candidates’ state- of my second issue, the Cambridgeshire
Capitol Hill.
ments and biographies, along with those of unit had merged with Oxford Archaeology
The SHA Archives are housed at the
the ACUA, appear in this newsletter. Ad- to become Oxford Archaeology East. One
National Anthropological Archives of the
ditional nominations from the membership year on from that last change of details, I
Smithsonian Institution. This spring, Past
are welcome, as detailed in the article. have now left OA East and have taken up a
Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie (Tef) Ro-
Best wishes for a productive, enjoyable fellowship at Leicester University. My new
deffer completed a project of organizing,
summer! contact details are listed on this issue’s cov-
microfilming, archival housing, and pre-
er. My sincere apologies for any inconve-
paring finding aids for the SHA records
nience or confusion caused by this constant
created during her more than 20 year ten-
Newsletter Editor’s Note moving around!
ure at SHA. We owe our gratitude to Tef
The photographs of the 2009 Toronto
for undertaking this monumental effort so
conference in the spring Newsletter also
that SHA and future researchers can ben- Alasdair Brooks
inadvertently excluded the correct photog-
efit from this record of our organizational
raphy credit. All of the conference pho-
history. Curation Committee Chair Bob Even by my fluid standards, your News-
tographs were taken by SHA volunteer
Sonderman is facilitating the transfer of the letter Editor has had an eventful two years
photographer Andrew Robinson, and both
records to the NAA, which will occur later career-wise — and my contact details have
myself and History Committee Chair Rich
this year. changed again. When I agreed to take on the
Veit are grateful to Andrew for his hard
This spring I had the pleasure of rep- position of editor, I was living in Australia.
work on the Society’s behalf.
resenting SHA at the international Com- My first issue came out while I was work-
puter Applications in Archaeology (CAA)
conference in Williamsburg and the Soci-
ety for American Archaeology conference Published Quarterly
in Atlanta. Thank you to David Givens of Subscription Rate: Individual: Regular ($125), Student ($70), Adjunct ($40),
Jamestown ReDiscovery, Kurt Knoerl of Friend ($175), Developer ($250), Benefactor ($400), Life ($3,600).
the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Organizational: Institution ($200). All U.S. funds.
Lisa Fischer of Colonial Williamsburg, Dan
Warren, Sheli Smith, and Chris Brandon of Newsletter Editor: Alasdair Brooks, DPhil
PAST Foundation, and Fraser Neiman and Copy Editor: Daniel McNaughton.
Jillian Galle of DAACS, who presented in an Special News Editors: USA-Pacific Northwest:
SHA-sponsored session in the CAA’s Sym- Employment Opportunities: Cassandra Robert Cromwell
posium on Digital Archaeology in North Michaud USA-Pacific West: Anmarie Medin
America. In both venues, conversations Current Publications: Charles Ewen USA-Southeast: Gifford Waters
centered on opportunities for increased Public Education and Interpretation USA-Southwest: Michael R. Polk
collaboration among our professional asso- Committee: Brian Crane
ciations; I will report on specific projects in Images of the Past: Robert Schuyler Editorial Address: The Society for His-
future newsletters. torical Archaeology Newsletter, c/o Dr.
The economy is still front and center Current Research Editors: Alasdair Brooks, School of Archaeol-
on all our minds, and I am most pleased to Africa: Kenneth Kelly ogy and Ancient History, University of
report that SHA’s financial status remains Asia: Edward Gonzalez-Tennant Leicester, University Road, Leicester
solid. Sara Mascia invested our funds wise- Australasia: Susan Piddock LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
ly and conservatively, and our losses in the Canada-Atlantic: Robert Ferguson
market are relatively small. Our member- Canada-Ontario: Jon Jouppien <[email protected]>
ship renewals are down 5% over this time Canada-Prairie: Jennifer Hamilton
last year, however, and I encourage all of Canada-Québec: Allison Bain Business Address: 9707 Key West Av-
you to remind your colleagues to renew! Canada-Western: Rod J. Heitzmann enue, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
We are working with our management Caribbean/Bermuda: Phone [phone]; Fax [phone];
team at MSP, the Florida Public Archaeol- Frederick H. Smith Email <[email protected]> (New subscrip-
ogy Network, and the 2010 conference team Continental Europe: Natascha Mehler tions, change of address, subscription
to control our costs, and the editors have Great Britain & Ireland: fulfillment matters)
teamed with the Development Committee James Symonds
to reinvigorate and expand our advertising Mexico, Central & South America:
program. Pedro Paulo Funari 2009 The Society for Historical Archae-
SHA Employment Coordinator Eliza- Middle East: Uzi Baram ology 3rd Class Postage Paid
beth Jordan has stepped down to devote Underwater (Worldwide): Toni Carrell
more time and energy to her new daughter. USA-Alaska: Doreen Cooper The paper used in this publication
Congratulations, Liz, and thank you for USA-Central Plains: Jay Sturdevant meets the minimum requirements of
your service! Please contact APTC Chair USA-Gulf States: Kathleen H. Cande the American National Standards for
Mark Warner if you are interested in this USA-Mid-Atlantic: Ben Resnick Information Sciences--Permanence of
position. USA-Midwest: Lynne L.M. Evans Paper for Printed Library Materials,
Finally, the Board of Directors has ap- USA-Northeast: David Starbuck ANSIZ39.48-1984.
proved a fine slate of candidates for Pres- USA-Northern Plains & Mountain
ident-Elect, Directors, and Nomination States: Steven G. Baker

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Candidate Information
2009 SHA and ACUA Elections
The Nominations and Elections Com- College Park Barbie Material Culture and Domestic Ide-
mittee presents the following slate of can- 1980–1984 B.S., Communication Arts, ology, International Journal of Historical Ar-
didates for the offices up for election this James Madison University chaeology.
year. This is a presidential election year.
The candidates were asked to respond to Present Position: Given the qualifications and experi-
two questions regarding their qualifications Associate Professor, Chair, Department ence outlined in your biographical state-
and their vision for the Society for review of Anthropology, Indiana University-Pur- ment, what do you believe you can con-
by SHA members. The “floor” is now open due University, Indianapolis tribute to SHA if elected as President-Elect
to additional nominations from members. and President?
Any member in good standing wishing to Past Positions:
nominate an eligible member for a specific 1996–1999 Visiting Assistant Professor, In many ways contemporary historical
position from the floor is welcome to do so, George Mason University archaeology and the SHA are thriving: In
but the nomination must be supported by the 25 years I have been a member of SHA
eight voting members in good standing, Professional Service to SHA and other and subsequently served on the Editorial
and a statement from the nominee stating Societies: Advisory and Dissertation Prize commit-
he or she is willing to serve in that office Editorial Advisory Committee tees, I have been continually impressed
should accompany the nomination. Nomi- (2005–present); Dissertation Prize Com- by the level of scholarship in contempo-
nations from the floor are open until 1 Sep- mittee (2005–present); Student Paper Prize rary historical archaeology and the SHA’s
tember 2009, after which floor nominations Committee (2004–2007); John L. Cotter growth. Consequently, I see the chal-
will no longer be accepted. All floor nomi- Award (2000); Editorial Board, Journal of lenges revolving around ways to continue
nations should be sent by email to Presi- Social Archaeology (2007–present); Editorial to grow historical archaeology and extend
dent Lu Ann De Cunzo and Nominations Board, Winterthur Portfolio (2007–present) our scholarship to more interdisciplinary,
and Elections Committee Chair Douglas international, and community partners and
Scott by the deadline. Research Interests: in turn learn from those partners. Much of
race and consumption, material culture my own work has focused on extending ar-
theory, popular culture, modern material chaeological insight through mechanisms
culture such as web-based interpretation, oral
historical projects, community-based heri-
For SHA President-Elect Recent Publications: tage programs, and scholarship on broadly
(1999) Race and Affluence: An Archaeol- defined material culture, and the SHA’s
(one position)
ogy of African America and Consumer Culture, continued growth also rests on reaching be-
Kluwer/Plenum; (2008) Glazed America: A yond narrowly defined academic archaeo-
Paul Mullins History of the Doughnut, University of Flori- logical circles and building on the confer-
da Press; (2009) The Archaeology of Consumer ence and journal. I chose to be a historical
Education: Culture, University of Florida Press; (2008) archaeologist precisely because it offers so
1996 Ph.D., Anthropology, University co-editor with Mark S. Warner, Revisiting many creative, scholarly, and even politi-
of Massachusetts, Amherst ‘Living in Cities’: Trends in Nineteenth and cal possibilities: Historical archaeology is
1990 M.A.A., University of Maryland, Twentieth Century Urban Archaeology, an exceptionally broad umbrella that can
Historical Archaeology special issue; (2008) reasonably accommodate scholars of many
Excavating America’s Metaphor: Race, different stripes in many different settings,
Diaspora, and Vindicationist Archaeolo- and the discipline and SHA can grow by
gies, Historical Archaeology; (2007) Politics, partnering with international and margin-
Inequality and Engaged Archaeology: alized scholars, turning our methods and
Community Archaeology Along the Color insights to contemporary materiality, and
Line, in Archaeology as a Tool of Civic Engage- continuing to target disciplines that have
ment, Altamira; (2007) Imagining Black- long ignored historical archaeology to their
ness: Archaeological and Cinematic Visions own detriment.
of African-American Life, in Screening the
Past: An Archaeological Review of Hollywood If elected to serve as President-Elect
Productions, Left Coast; (2006) Racializing and President of SHA what priorities
the Commonplace Landscape: An Archae- would you emphasize, taking into account
ology of Urban Renewal along the Color SHA’s missions and goals, and ongoing
Line, World Archaeology; (2004) Ideology, committee activities, and the management
Power, and Capitalism: the Historical Ar- and financial challenges of the Society?
chaeology of Consumption, in The Blackwell
Companion to Social Archaeology, Blackwell; My central interest is in sharing the
(1999) co-author with Marlys J. Pearson, wealth of existing historical archaeologi-
Domesticating Barbie: An Archaeology of cal scholarship, ensuring its accessibility

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and preservation, and extending our reach cal ways to communicate our mission and Utah since founding the company in 1983.
through the internet and digitization. On- build a broad community of scholars that
line open access provides critical opportu- reaches across generations and internation- Past Positions:
nities for historical archaeologists to share al boundaries alike. SHA needs to thought- I first became interested in archaeology
our rich data with a worldwide commu- fully chart a path that continues to embrace when I read the book entitled Aku Aku by
nity of scholars and public constituencies, the broad range of ways we can sustain a the Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyer-
and it can begin to address the monumen- scholarly community beyond the confer- dahl. That set me on a path of classes in
tal volume of technical reports that today ence. Expanding membership has signifi- college, a field school in California and,
sit in conventional archives and remain cant financial implications that allow SHA eventually, several entry positions in field
largely inaccessible to most scholars. I to continue to offer many benefits at a cost work in California, Arizona, and a number
am especially committed to ensuring that that is vastly more reasonable than many of other western and eastern states. Spe-
Historical Archaeology is available to sub- other professional memberships. cifically, I was Archaeologist with Environ-
scribers, students, colleagues, and public I am particularly interested in ways ment Consultants, Inc. (ECI), Dallas, Texas
constituencies outside expensive online we can encourage student involvement in 1980–1981; Archaeologist and Branch Office
subscription outlets, which are not avail- SHA and provide thoughtful counsel for Manager, ECI, Ogden, Utah, 1981–1983; Ar-
able to many scholars outside the academy the many students now facing an uncertain chaeological Field Supervisor, Tombigbee
and are very costly for the SHA. Contin- employment future. Forum presentations Waterway Project, West Point, Mississippi,
ued attention to the SHA web page will at the conference, for example, provide a 1979–1980; Teaching Assistant, Department
remain critical: the online Technical Briefs way for a wider range of students to partici- of Anthropology, Michigan State Univer-
and Book Reviews are excellent models of pate in discussions with a range of senior sity, 1978; Project Archaeologist, Michigan
rapid publication turnaround that provide scholars without being consigned to spo- State University Museum, 1977; Archaeolo-
exponentially more readers than conven- ken papers alone with uneven feedback. I gist, Bureau of Land Management, eastern
tional paper journals alone without sac- expect SHA will continue to be an advocate Oregon, 1975–1976; Teaching Assistant,
rificing the intellectual rigor we expect of for undergraduate and graduate students Department of Anthropology, Idaho State
all journal publications. Likewise, the new who hope to be field technicians, museum University, 1974–1975; Field School Teach-
series of readers available as PDFs or hard professionals, and work in myriad posts ing Assistant, Idaho State University, 1974;
copies demonstrate ways we can share our outside the academy, which is where the Supervisory Archaeologist, Central Ari-
scholarship at a reasonable cost. For those vast majority of our students will be em- zona Project, Mesa and Tucson, Arizona,
members who want to follow the service of ployed and where much of future archaeo- 1972–1973; Laboratory Supervisor, Depart-
SHA committees and potentially contribute logical scholarship will be produced. ment of Anthropology, San Diego State
to those causes, providing details on these University, 1970–1971.
committees’ missions on the web page will Michael R. Polk
provide increasingly more clarity on the Professional Service to SHA and other
astounding amount of service done by the Societies:
Education:
SHA membership and encourage more of Professional service to professional so-
1979 M.A., Anthropology, Michigan
us to see the ways in which we each can cieties has been a priority for me for many
State University
step forward and assume active roles in So- years. I have worked and continue to work
1973–1975 Graduate program, Anthro-
ciety governance. in service to the SHA in many capacities.
pology, Idaho State University
The Society has long been committed I was Chair of the Annual Conference in
1972 B.A., Anthropology, San Diego
to growing membership among under- Salt Lake City in 1999; Board of Directors,
State University
represented scholars and addressing how 2001–2004; Business Office Oversight Chair,

we can better serve those colleagues and 2002–2004; Association Management Task
Present Position:
potential colleagues. Diversity should be a Force Chair, 2003; Current Research Editor,
Principal Archaeologist and Co-Owner
central point in all our discussions of build- USA-Southwest, 2004–present; member of
of Sagebrush Consultants, L.L.C., in Ogden,
ing the discipline and SHA. This means Curation, Inter-society Relations, and Con-
continuing systematic attention to the voic- ference Committees. I have also served in
es of scholars of color, women, indigenous various capacities in other organizations
researchers, and the vast number of CRM including President, American Cultural
field archaeologists. If historical archaeolo- Resources Association (ACRA), 1996–1997
gy is truly global, then we need to continue and 2007–2009; President-Elect, ACRA,
to partner with international scholars who 2005–2007; Secretary, ACRA, 1995–1996;
can dramatically transform how we con- Board of Directors, ACRA, 1995–2003;
duct and even define historical archaeology Standards Board, RPA (formerly SOPA)
and not simply incorporate them in our 1996–1998; State Archaeological Regula-
vision of the discipline. For our overseas tions Review, Utah State History, 2005.
colleagues, online resources and electronic
communication are going to be the primary Research Interests:
way to track the discipline and become part My research interests have been in
of a worldwide community of historical ar- historical archaeology since I began in the
chaeologists, and American archaeologists field, in large part because of my intense in-
will only know international scholarship if terest in history. Interests include a variety
we can access it in the same venues. of western states topics revolving around
Facebook, Skype, YouTube, and list- infrastructure development, technology
servs will never replace the annual confer- and operations in railroading, hard rock
ence or the journal, but they provide criti- mining, electricity, and industrial commod-

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ity extraction. Our recent intensive study of tribute to SHA if elected as President-Elect public outreach efforts, which is an area that
the Golden Spike National Historic Site and and President? we need to continue to emphasize. Little is
the Nevada Northern Railway are good ex- I have always had a tremendous fond- more important to a body such as ours as
amples of that interest. I also have carried ness for the SHA. It embodies all that I love providing readable, exciting, and tangible
out many projects in urban settings in which in archaeology and history and provides resources to a public hungry to know more
I have a lot of interest. Several excavation the perfect forum for me to carry out re- about archaeology. We ignore this respon-
projects involving sewage and garbage dis- search, to enjoy reading and hearing about sibility at our own peril.
posal that we have recently carried out in the accomplishments of my colleagues and Our responsibilities to the members in
Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, are good to contribute what I can as a professional. I continuing to emphasize our government
examples of that interest. One other area have been involved in many facets of SHA, relations work are immensely important.
of particular interest involves linear sites from committee work, to overseeing the op- My experience with this in ACRA will help
research such as of irrigation canals, trails, eration of a conference at Salt Lake City in me to continue the great tradition of such
and roads. This work has allowed my com- 1999, to working in many capacities on the work in SHA, especially since ACRA shares
pany to provide a variety of public outreach Board of Directors, to reviewing books and Nellie Longsworth (SHA’s government re-
products which is particularly important. I articles for publication. My current and for- lations consultant) in the same capacity.
have an intense interest in making sure that mer positions in ACRA as President and on I also recognize the vital place that our
as much of our work as possible reaches the the Board of Directors have also provided underwater archaeology members have
widest possible audience. A few CRM re- me with leadership skills and insights into within the organization and it would be a
ports placed on a shelf in a SHPO office do how professional organizations operate. priority of mine to support and encourage
few people much good. Being an owner and active professional in initiatives involving this area of research
the business of archaeological consulting, and public outreach. The public is particu-
Recent Publications and Reports: I feel that I can bring different experience larly excited when new underwater discov-
I have been involved in a wide variety and abilities to the position of President. I eries emerge and such discoveries are often
of projects throughout my career. I have believe that this experience and these skills the result of our professional members’ ef-
authored hundreds of reports and publica- will help the SHA meet the needs of a broad forts. The value of these resources for both
tions throughout this time, most of which constituency. research, for heritage management purpos-
have not been formally published, but es, and for public education is invaluable.
that tends to be the nature of the work of If elected to serve as President-Elect In addition to this, I would continue to
CRM professionals. Most recently, I have and President of SHA what priorities support and encourage the long-standing
directed a number of fascinating historical would you emphasize, taking into account programs that have been in place since the
archaeology projects, whose reports have SHA’s missions and goals, and ongoing founding of the SHA. The publications
been completed. This list will provide some committee activities, and the management program, including the journal and news-
sense of the scope and variety of projects: and financial challenges of the Society? letter, continues to represent products of
Environmental Assessment on Avalon Res- I have been tremendously impressed excellence, recognized worldwide for their
ervoir Construction Camp Site LA 131359, with the way that the SHA has transformed professionalism and vital information con-
New Mexico; Cultural Resource Manage- itself over the years from an entirely aca- tent. Also, the annual conferences essen-
ment Plan: Moyie River Hydroelectric Proj- demic-oriented organization to one that tially define our organization and, as Presi-
ect, Boundary County, Idaho; Mitigation of meets the needs of an ever-more diverse dent, I would continue to promote this vital
Ogden City Block 37 (Site 42wb357), Pro- membership. Today members not only hail part of our experience as professionals and
posed Internal Revenue Service Site, Weber from the academy, government, and mu- avocationalists in the historical archaeology
County, Utah; Recovery of the Jarvie Ranch seum fields, they come from a wide vari- field.
Ammunition Cache (Site 42Da803) Daggett ety of public and private foundations, from Obviously, all of this work and these
County, Utah; Fort Campbell Peer Review, avocational organizations, and from a very products require a financially sound and
Kentucky and Tennessee; A Cultural Re- diverse private sector of consulting archae- fiscally responsible Society. I would work
source Inventory for the Ashdown Mine ologists and professionals in related fields. with the Treasurer, the Board and our busi-
Project, Humboldt County, Nevada; A Class The most recent effort by SHA to carry out ness management arm to make sure that we
III Cultural Resource Inventory of the Ne- a very sophisticated strategic planning pro- continue the great tradition that SHA has
vada Northern Railway Project in Elko and gram is a wonderful way to evaluate where maintained in the regard since its found-
White Pine Counties, Nevada; History and the organization needs to be in the near and ing.
Archaeology of an Historic Gilsonite Min- more distant future to position itself as a
ing Complex on the Pride-of-the-West Gil- continuing vital force in the historic preser-
sonite Vein, Site 42Un5002, Uintah County, vation field. As President-Elect and Presi-
Utah; The Cultural Resource Testing Re- dent, I would make use of this needs as- For SHA Board of Directors
sults of the Historical Trash Dump at the sessment information to limit the resources (two positions)
31st Street Interstate 15 (I-15) Interchange, of SHA in areas not best serving the needs
Weber County, Utah. Additionally, I have of the members and put it where the most
Jamie C. Brandon
prepared published reports, book reviews, good can be done. Website development is
and articles and delivered papers on a wide an area that has recently been emphasized
Education:
variety of historical archaeological topics at and I would continue to emphasize the
2004 Ph.D., Anthropology, University
18 archaeological conferences, most promi- importance of use of this resource. Digital
of Texas at Austin
nently those of the SHA. resources are growing exponentially. It is
1999 M.A., Anthropology, University
inevitably where the largest variety and
of Arkansas
Given the qualifications and experi- number of resources can be placed for easy
1989 B.A., Anthropology, Memphis
ence outlined in your biographical state- access by the members as well as others in
State University
ment, what do you believe you can con- the field. This is also a vital organ for our

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descendant community engagement, mate- (as the Continuing Education Coordinator
rial culture, historical memory, southeast- for the past five years) and the SAA (as a
ern U.S. member of the Professional Development
Committee) has strengthened my belief
Recent Publications: that we need to holistically integrate pro-
(2009) Race and Class in Historical Ar- fessional development tools, workshops,
chaeology, in The International Handbook of web recourses (such as the research re-
Historical Archaeology, Teresita Majewski sources currently on the SHA website) and
and David Gaimster, editors, Springer/Ple- other instruments into our responses to the
num Press, New York; (2008) History and changing needs of our membership. This
Archaeology at Van Winkle’s Mill: Recov- will not only increase SHA’s utility to (and
ering Lost Industrial and African-American potentially broaden) its membership, but
Heritages in the Arkansas Ozarks, Arkansas will help create a body of historical archae-
Historical Quarterly 65(4):429–449; (2008) ologists with an improved understanding
Disparate Diasporas and Vindicationist Ar- of the full range of what constitutes our dis-
chaeologies: Some Comments on Excavat- cipline in the 21st century.
ing America’s Metaphor, Historical Archae-
ology 42(3):147–151; (2007) An Introduction If elected to serve as an officer of SHA
to The Recent Past: A New Historical Ar- what priorities would you emphasize,
Present Position:
chaeology Column, The SAA Archaeological taking into account SHA’s missions and
Arkansas Archeological Survey’s Re-
Record 7(5):4; (2005) co-author with James goals, and ongoing committee activities,
search Station Archeologist at Southern Ar-
Davidson, The Landscape of Van Winkle’s and the management and financial chal-
kansas University
Mill: Identity, Myth and Modernity in the lenges of the Society?
Assistant Professor, University of Ar-
Ozark Upland South, Historical Archaeol-
kansas (2006–present)
ogy 39(3):113–131; (2004) co-editor with I am excited to have the opportunity to
Kerri Barile, Household Chores and House- run for a board position at a time when the
Past Positions:
hold Choices: Theorizing the Domestic Sphere SHA is working hard to address the chang-
I have taught as an adjunct faculty
in Historical Archaeology, University of Ala- ing needs of our membership. In addition
member at the University of Arkansas at
bama Press, Tuscaloosa; (2004) Segregating to the diversity and continuing education
Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas Com-
Households, Reconstructing Domesticity: issues I have mentioned above, I believe
munity College (2003–2006). I have worked
The Intersection of Gender and Race in the that outreach should remain a key prior-
for a variety of cultural resource manage-
Postbellum South, in Household Chores and ity for the SHA—part of the stated purpose
ment firms as well as state agencies and
Household Choices: Theorizing the Domes- for our Society is the “dissemination of
academic institutions—including the Ten-
tic Sphere in Historical Archaeology, Kerri S. knowledge concerning historical archaeol-
nessee Division of Archeology (1991–1993),
Barile and Jamie C. Brandon, editors, Uni- ogy” and it is in our best interest to make
Garrow and Associates, Panamerican Con-
versity of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa. sure that this dissemination be as wide pos-
sultants, Inc. (1994–1996), Mid-Continental
sible. As others have stated over the recent
Research Associates, Inc. (1996–1998), the
Given the qualifications and expe- years, I believe that our growth as a pro-
Texas Archeological Research Laboratory,
rience outlined in your biographical fession must be tied to outreach programs
and the Arkansas Archeological Survey
statement, what do you believe you can that are both substantial and meaningful
(1998–present).
contribute to SHA if elected as a Board to the general public. The SHA needs to
Member? be at the forefront of the effort to publicize
Professional Service to SHA and other
our efforts to the larger public so that more
Societies:
My 20-year involvement with histori- may come to think of historical archaeol-
Continuing Education Coordinator,
cal archaeology has included work within ogy as something worthwhile and benefi-
SHA Academic and Professional Train-
the academy as well as work with govern- cial. This is doubly important during times
ing Committee (2005–present); Chair,
mental agencies and private firms. My of economic instability and governmental
SHA Student Paper Prize Subcommittee
current job entails public outreach and a restructuring.
(2008–present), special SHA editorial task
role in managing the cultural resources in Our outreach efforts, however, probably
force (2008–2009); SHA Inter-Society Re-
my region in addition to my research and need to also target members of our larger
lations Committee (2000–2006); Associate
teaching duties. Thus, I have experience on discipline. Despite recent gains, historical
Editor of Historical Archaeology for The
multiple fronts of historical archaeology as archaeology remains underrepresented in
SAA Archaeological Record (2007–present);
it is practiced today. This career path has both the academy (especially in depart-
SAA Professional Development Commit-
led me to believe that the membership of ments offering graduate degrees in anthro-
tee (2007–present); Board of Trustees, Ar-
the SHA, our annual meetings, our web pology) and in governmental sectors. This
kansas Historical Association (2008–2011);
presence, and our publications should rep- type of in-discipline outreach is something
Vice-Chairman, Arkansas Civil War Ses-
resent the broadest range of historical ar- I hoped to bring to the fore as the associate
quicentennial Commission (2007–2009);
chaeologists. Moreover, we should work to editor for the “Recent Past” column in the
moderator and co-owner, African Diaspora
broaden that range even further. A diverse SAA’s Archeological Record and something
Archaeology Network (ADAN) Listserv
SHA means a healthy SHA that can bring that would remain a priority with me if I
(2003–present).
disparate experiences and perspectives to am elected to a board position.
bear on the problems that face our organi- I have received many benefits and much
Research Interests:
zation and our discipline as a whole. mentoring as a member of the SHA, and
archaeology of the African Diaspora,
Additionally, my service in continuing I look forward to the opportunity to give
19th and early 20th centuries, public and
professional education in both the SHA back to our organization through service

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on the Board. cal Conservator: Cultural Preservation and ment, what do you believe you can contrib-
Restoration, Inc, New Jersey (1993–1996). ute to SHA if elected as Board member?
Norine Carroll
Professional Service: I am honored to have been nominated
Board Member: Recording Secretary, for the SHA Board, and to potentially serve
Education:
Pensacola Archaeological Society (2009); the organization and the profession in this
1997 M.A., Museum Studies/Conser-
Member: SHA, World Archaeological Con- capacity.
vation, State University of New York @ FIT
gress (WAC), Florida Anthropological Soci- I believe I would contribute to the SHA
ety (FAS), Pensacola Archaeological Society Board a broad perspective of the profes-
Present Position:
(PAS). sion, a realistic straightforward approach
Collections Manager/Research Associ-
to problem solving and strategic planning,
ate, Archaeology Institute, University of
Research Interests: experience utilizing current available re-
West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
historic and prehistoric maritime and sources, a personality that works well in
terrestrial archaeology, conservation and groups, the ability to think things through,
preservation of archaeological objects, and a forward-thinking attitude toward the
glass trade beads from Caribbean contexts current strengths and future potentials of
and effects of saline environments on glass the organization. My diverse work experi-
deterioration, the stabilization, organiza- ence both on land and underwater has giv-
tion, and accessibility of neglected archaeo- en me the opportunity to understand the
logical collections and the archaeological challenges that are faced by our colleagues
record in the U.S., collaboration between in all realms of the profession, and allowed
national and international archaeologists me to formulate realistic, attainable, and
and archaeological collections staff and fa- cost-effective solutions. SHA has a multi-
cilities, cultural sensitivity in regards to the tude of talented people currently serving
handling and care of archaeological and the organization and the profession. It is
ethnographic objects. up to the SHA Board to utilize these valu-
able resources, listen with an unbiased per-
Recent Publications: spective, assess and prioritize needs within
(2006) Procedures Manual: NAA Process- the profession, and formulate solutions
ing Manual For Glass Plate and Flexible Film through strategic planning.
Past Positions:
Negatives, Including Handling, Re-Housing,
Terrestrial Field Technician: Public Ar-
and Storage, Smithsonian Institution, Na- If elected to serve as an officer of SHA
chaeology Lab, Providence, RI (1999–2001),
tional Anthropological Archives, Washing- what priorities would you emphasize,
Pan American Consultants, Memphis, TN
ton, DC; (2002) A Bibliography of Resources taking into account SHA’s missions and
(1997–2000), John Milner and Associates
Pertaining to the Social History of Aquidneck goals, and ongoing committee activities,
(1998–1999).
Island: For Educators K-12 and other Inter- and the management and financial chal-
Maritime Archaeologist: The Serapis
ested Parties, Salve Regina University & lenges of the Society?
Project, Madagascar (2004, 2008), Achille Is-
Aquidneck Collaborative for Education,
land Maritime Archaeology Project, Mayo,
Newport, RI; (1999) co-author with Mari- SHA has been a forerunner in setting
Ireland (2004), Pan American Consultants:
anne Franklin, John W. Morris, Andrea standards for the archaeological profes-
various throughout U.S. (1995–2001),
White, and Kelly Bumpass, The St. Augus- sion. The organization needs to remain a
Southern Oceans Archaeological Research,
tine, Florida Maritime Survey 1998, Southern strong presence and voice in the decision-
St. Augustine, Florida (1997–1999), Texas
Oceans Archaeological Research, Survey making processes regarding national and
Historical Commission: LaSalle Shipwreck
Report No. 3, SOAR, Pensacola, FL; (1998) international laws impacting terrestrial and
Project, TX (1997), Texas A&M University:
co-authored with Marianne Franklin and underwater archaeology and the protection
Tantura Lagoon Shipwreck Project, Israel
John W. Morris, The St. Augustine, Florida of cultural resources.
(1994), Reader Point Project, Jamaica (1994),
Maritime Survey, 1997, Southern Oceans Ar- Continuing to set written standards that
Monte Cristi Shipwreck Project, Dominican
chaeological Research, Survey Report No. individuals and institutions can utilize as
Republic (1993), Columbus Caravels Ar-
2, SOAR, Pensacola, FL; (1995) co-author guides to be applied and adapted to their
chaeological Project, Jamaica, WI (1992).
with Amy Mitchell, Brina Agarant, Michael own unique situations is another way SHA
Collections and Conservation: Mu-
Tuttle, and Colin O’Bannon, Underwater In- can continue to assist the community. I
seum Specialist: The Pottery Project, Ari-
spection of Four Shipwrecks, Atlantic Coast of am very concerned with the state of much
zona State Museum, University of Arizona
Long Island, Jones Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, of the archaeological record and archaeo-
(2007–2008), Museum Specialist/Conserva-
Long Beach Island, Nassau County, New York logical collections within the U.S. I believe
tion: National Anthropological Archives,
Storm Damage Reduction Project, Corps of that as a profession we need to strategize
National Museum of Natural History
Engineers, New York District; (1995) Un- on alternative ways to gather valuable and
(2005–2007), Museum Technician/Conser-
derwater Archaeological Surveys and Determi- necessary data, and on solutions for the or-
vation: National Museum of the American
nation of Eligibility of Eight Shipwreck Sites in ganization and long-term care of informa-
Indian (2002–2004), Collections Manager:
the Near Shore Placement Area, Asbury Park to tion and objects. Continuing to tap into the
Salve Regina University: The Senator Clai-
Manasquan, Section II, Atlantic Coast of New experienced voices of the present and fu-
borne Pell Collection (2001), Archaeo-
Jersey, Beach Erosion Control, Corps of Engi- ture SHA committee and general members
logical Conservator: The African Burial
neers, New York District. for ideas and solutions is one way that SHA
Ground Project, John Milner Associates,
can access needs and strategize solutions.
NY (1997–1998), Archaeological Conserva-
Given the qualifications and experi- It is important to foster within SHA the col-
tor: The Museum of Underwater Archaeol-
ence outlined in your biographical state- laboration between the more experienced
ogy, Bodrum, Turkey (1995), Archaeologi-

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members of the archaeological community rience outlined in your biographical
and younger professionals and students. statement, what do you believe you can
We all are aware of the problems that contribute to SHA if elected as a Board
face the profession and especially the fi- Member?
nancial crisis we are currently experienc-
ing. I would like to see SHA become the As an academic, I identify two of my
source for online collaboration of regional most important roles as serving as an ad-
and national archaeological organizations vocate for archaeology to the hundreds of
and institutions to share resources. By re- students I teach, and mentoring those who
sources I am referring to not only research plan to pursue careers in archaeology. I
and project information, but also supplies, work to instill in my students the value of
analytical tools, and equipment as well as our cultural resources, the social and po-
ideas. I believe the SHA website could be a litical relevance of the past to the present,
place where this type of information could and the importance of publicly engaged
be organized and made accessible. archaeology. Having conducted archae-
I often think about what makes this pro- ology within various research and public
fession so different from so many others. contexts, including a large state university,
Perhaps it has to do with the fact that most a major heritage site and museum, and
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
of us have lived together on projects or in more recently within CRM on a community
hotel rooms together for long periods, have outreach project has provided me with the
Professional Service to SHA and other
hiked and dug through fields of cat briar in experience of working with diverse stake-
Societies:
driving rain or 100° heat together, have had holders and publics. I am firmly commit-
SHA: Co-chair (with Jim Bruseth), lo-
our lives dependent upon our dive part- ted to community collaboration and public
cal conference committee for 2011 annual
ners, or simply a shared passion for what education and believe these to be the foun-
meeting in Austin, TX, SHA Conference
we do and for the integrity and ethics of the dation for a more socially relevant disci-
Online Working Group; Society for Ameri-
profession. Regardless, there is something pline.
can Archaeology: Ethics Committee, Task
very unique that occurs at an SHA confer- In addition to my professional service,
Force on Curriculum, Dissertation Award
ence. It is the camaraderie and the open ex- I have served on numerous committees at
Committee, MATRIX (Making Archaeol-
change of information, ideas, and resources UT tackling issues that are also relevant to
ogy Teaching Relevant in the 21st Century);
that have always struck me as being an ex- the SHA, including restructuring the ar-
World Archaeological Congress: Editorial
ceptional part of the SHA organization. The chaeology curriculum and major in order
Board, Archaeologies.
Society has done a great job in keeping the to better prepare students entering a more
annual conference affordable for students, diverse job market and rapidly changing
Research Interests:
individuals, and organizations and allow- profession, and increasing student and
African diaspora studies, colonial
ing this friendly dissemination of informa- faculty diversity. As a result of my service
American history, gender and race, feminist
tion to occur. I think finding a way to keep record I am experienced in working collec-
theory, politics of archaeology, community-
the SHA conferences affordable and/or of- tively with individuals bringing multiple,
based archaeology
fering alternative funding options or grants and often competing, perspectives to bear
for students to continue to attend meetings on identifying and meeting common goals
Recent Publications:
is integral to the future strength and suc- and in problem solving.
(2008) S. Mrozowski, M. Franklin, and L.
cess of the organization. The students are
Hunt, Archaeobotanical Analysis and Inter-
the future of this profession, and passing on If elected to serve as an officer of SHA
pretations of Enslaved Virginian Plant Use
the ethics and organizational knowledge is what priorities would you emphasize,
at Rich Neck Plantation, American Antiquity
key. taking into account SHA’s missions and
73(4)699–728; (2005) Historical Archaeol-
goals, and ongoing committee activities,
ogy that Matters Beyond Academics, in
Maria Franklin and the management and financial chal-
Unlocking the Past: Historical Archaeology in
lenges of the Society?
North America, L. A. De Cunzo and J. Jame-
Education:
son, editors, University Press of Florida;
Two of the major challenges faced by
Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Cal-
(2004) guest co-editor with L. McKee, Tran-
the SHA are future growth and heightening
ifornia, Berkeley
scending Boundaries, Transforming the
the public relevance of historical archaeolo-
B.A., Anthropology, Auburn Univer-
Discipline: African Diaspora Archaeologies
gy as both are crucial to maintaining the vi-
sity
in the New Millenium, Historical Archaeol-
ability of our organization and profession.
ogy 38(1); (2004) An Archaeological Study of
Thus, I would prioritize increasing SHA
Present Position:
the Rich Neck Slave Quarter and Enslaved Do-
membership, particularly among students
Associate Professor, Department of An-
mestic Life, Colonial Williamsburg Research
and our international colleagues. Our an-
thropology and the Center for African and
Publications, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA;
nual meeting is one venue that can be better
African American Studies, University of
(2001) The Archaeological and Symbolic
utilized to increase our visibility and attract
Texas at Austin; Extended Faculty, Univer-
Dimensions of Soul Food: Race, Culture
new members. I would also work with the
sity of Texas School of Law
and Afro-Virginian Identity, in Race and the
SHA’s existing committees (e.g., Public
Archaeology of Identity, Charles Orser, edi-
Education and Interpretation Committee)
Past Positions:
tor, pp. 88–107, University of Utah Press,
to implement strategies that can be used
Assistant Professor, UT-Austin; Post-
Salt Lake City.
to more effectively raise awareness of, and
doctoral Fellow, Department of Anthropol-
advocate for, historical archaeology, and to
ogy, UNC-Chapel Hill; Research Associate,
Given the qualifications and expe-
increase public participation in our endeav-
Department of Archaeological Research,

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ors in ways that are mutually beneficial. I (2003–2008) (judge for the competition tively within that institution; my previous
would also make every effort to ensure that 1999–present); Judge, SHA Dissertation involvement with SHA would lessen the
the SHA is meeting the other priorities of Prize Competition (2003–present); Member, learning curve that I would face if I were to
our current members as expressed in the SAA Publications Committee (2004–2006). serve on the Board.
results of the recent Needs Assessment Sur-
vey. Research Interests: If elected to serve as an officer of SHA
I joined the SHA when I was a gradu- Archaeologies of inequality and minor- what priorities would you emphasize,
ate student and have been a member since ity group identity, zooarchaeology, growth taking into account SHA’s missions and
1992. I have greatly benefited from its of mass consumer society, and several areal goals, and ongoing committee activities,
publications, annual conference, and the interests (Chesapeake, Midwest, Plains, and and the management and financial chal-
tremendous efforts and accomplishments the Inland Northwest) that are intertwined lenges of the Society?
of its dedicated committee members and with the places my schooling and/or work
officers. I hope to have the opportunity to has taken me. When I came to the University of Idaho
serve the organization and its members that in 1998 there were approximately four or
have played a significant role in my own Recent Publications: five schools in the western U.S. that offered
professional development. (2009) Why I Gave Away My American training in historical archaeology. Now
Antiquity: Some thoughts on the Relation- you can find historical archaeologists at
Mark Warner ship Between Historical Archaeologists probably 20 to 25 institutions in the west.
and American Antiquity, SAA Archaeologi- My point here is that historical archaeology
cal Record; (2008) co-editor with Paul Mul- is growing in the west. More important,
Education:
lins, Living in Cities Revisited: Trends in however, is the fact that historical archae-
1998 Ph.D., University of Virginia
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Urban ology’s growing presence in the western
1990 M.A.A., University of Maryland
Archaeology, special issue, Historical Ar- U.S. is reflective of what I believe is the
1984 B.A., Beloit College
chaeology; (2008) co-author with Robert growing influence of historical archaeology

Genheimer, “Cats here, cats there, cats and throughout the U.S. and indeed throughout
Present Position:
kittens everywhere” (but not in Cincinnati): many parts of the world. However, with
Associate Professor of Anthropology,
An Urban Extermination, Historical Archae- growth comes many challenges and my
Department of Sociology, Anthropology
ology; (2004) co-author with Daryl Baldwin, primary goal as a Board Member would
and Justice Studies, University of Idaho
Building Ties: The Collaboration between be to address the many growth-related
the Miami Nation and Archaeology, in challenges facing historical archaeologists.
Past Positions:
Places in Mind: Archaeology as Applied An- For example, how do we manage the ex-
Associate Director, University Honors
thropology, Paul A. Shackel and Erve Cham- plosion of collections from historical sites?
Program, University of Idaho (2004–2008);
bers, editors, Routledge, London. How can the Society work with cultural
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Uni-
resources professionals in evaluating the
versity of Idaho (1998–2004)
Given the qualifications and expe- growing number of historical sites that fall
rience outlined in your biographical under Section 106 regulations? What are
Professional Service to SHA and other
statement, what do you believe you can the unique challenges facing the growing
Societies:
contribute to SHA if elected as a Board number of historical archaeologists who-
Chair, SHA Academic and Profession-
Member? work outside of the U.S. and how can SHA
al Training Committee (2005–present)
continue to support these constituencies?
(and member of the committee since 1999);
First, I would bring a substantial breadth These are but a few of the many growth-
Member, SHA Editorial Advisory Board,
of experience to the Board. Over the past 20 related challenges facing SHA.
(2004–present); Advertising Coordina-
years or so I have worked as an historical As an institution SHA has taken some
tor for Historical Archaeology (2004–2006);
archaeologist in many parts of the U.S., and important steps over the past year to articu-
Chair, SHA Student Paper Competition
while I am currently employed by a univer- late a long-term vision and management
sity I am also a co-Principal Investigator on strategy that incorporates the changing
what is arguably the largest contract-driv- nature of our profession. The membership
en archaeology project in Idaho’s history. survey and the “Strategic Workplan” that
Further, if you were to dig way back in my was developed in Toronto provide a good
training I have also spent time working in deal of initial guidance. But the effective
a museum and a federal collections facility. implementation of the plan is also depen-
In other words while I will not profess to be dent on SHA’s leadership. As a member
an expert in all aspects of archaeology I am of the Board I would work to continue the
at least familiar with many of the signifi- momentum within the Society to build an
cant issues facing my peers in many parts organization that is responsive to the grow-
of the country and in a variety of work set- ing needs of the profession and to be as
tings. On a purely pragmatic level I have responsive as possible to the needs of its
been involved in many aspects of SHA for membership.
over a decade now. What this involvement
has provided me is a fairly detailed under-
standing of the administrative workings of
the Society as well as its institutional his- Nominations and Elections
tory. As with any administrative body, an Committee
understanding of how the system works
(two positions)
is an important first step to working effec-

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Recent Publications: ety. Similarly, I will endeavor to maintain
(2009) co-editor, Oxford Handbook of Mar- the balance of geographical and subfield
itime Archaeology, Oxford University Press; diversity that is present in the SHA leader-
(2009) editor, Contributions to the Archaeology ship. Within these broad guidelines, public
of Maritime Landscapes, Springer; (2008) The outreach and educating the public about
Presentation of Self in Rural Life: The Use historical and underwater archaeology are
of Space at a Connected Farmstead, Histori- important to me and to the future credibil-
cal Archaeology 42(4):59–75; (2008) Archaeo- ity of the society, and as a member of the
logical Excavation of the Mardi Gras Shipwreck Nominations and Elections Committee I
(16GM01), Gulf of Mexico Continental Slope, will take an active role in promoting their
U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals continued development among the leader-
Management Service; (2007) Down by the ship of the SHA.
Water’s Edge: Modeling Shipyard Loca-
tions in Maryland, USA, International Jour- Lewis Jones
nal of Nautical Archaeology 36(1):125–137;

(2007) A Geographic History of Maryland
Education:
Shipbuilding, 1631–1850, Maryland Histori-
(2006) B.A., History with a Minor in
cal Magazine 102(4):258–275; (2002) Wooden
Anthropology; B.S., Secondary Education,
Shipbuilding in Maryland Prior to the Mid
Indiana University-Purdue University In-
Nineteenth Century, American Neptune
dianapolis
62(1):69–90.
(present) Ph.D. student, Anthropology,
Indiana University Bloomington
Given the qualifications and expe-
Ben Ford
rience outlined in your biographical
statement, what do you believe you can
Education:
contribute to SHA if elected to the Nomi-
2009 Ph.D., Anthropology, Texas A&M
nations and Elections Committee?
University
2001 M.A., Anthropology, College of
As a member of the Nominations and
William and Mary
Elections Committee I will draw on my
1999 B.A., Anthropology, University of
broad network of colleagues to identify ap-
Cincinnati
propriate, competent, and active individu-
als to run for offices and committees. My
Present Position:
background includes nearly equal parts
Assistant Professor, Department of An-
historical, maritime, academic, and CRM
thropology, Indiana University of Pennsyl-
archaeology and has introduced me to a
vania
wide spectrum of archaeologists that well
represent the SHA constituency. I am also
Past Positions:
familiar with the younger generations of
Research Associate and Divemaster, In-
the SHA and will endeavor to integrate
stitute of Nautical Archaeology (2006–2009);
them into the Society’s leadership. These
Supervisor, Public Archaeology Laboratory
individuals are the future leaders of the
(2001–2005); Researcher, Maryland Histori-
SHA and we will all benefit by tapping
cal Trust (2000–2001); Archaeological Tech-
their skills and enthusiasm early in their
nician, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
careers.
(2000); Field Technician, Natural and Ethi-
cal Environmental Solutions (1998–1999).
If elected to serve what priorities
Present Positions:
would you emphasize, taking into account
Professional Service to SHA and other Member, SHA Student Subcommittee;
SHA’s missions and goals, and ongoing
Societies: President, Indiana University Anthropol-
committee activities, and the management
Organizer, New England RPA sympo- ogy Graduate Student Association; Pres-
and financial challenges of the Society
sium on archaeological mapping (2003); ident-Elect, IUPUI School of Liberal Arts
in seeking individuals to recommend for
Presenter, Public Session, 2003 SHA Annu- Alumni Board; Student Representative,
nomination?
al Meeting; Member, Society for American Indiana University Bloomington faculty di-
Archaeology, American Anthropological versity council.
I believe that the SHA is best served
Association, Ontario Archaeological Soci-
by an engaged and dedicated leadership
ety, New York Archaeological Society, and Past Positions:
that is constantly rejuvenated by dynamic
Nautical Research Guild. President, IUPUI School of Liberal Arts
and energetic new members. As a result,
Student Council (2004–2006); Student Rep-
I will advocate for a healthy mixture of ex-
Research Interests: resentative, IUPUI School of Liberal Arts
perience levels within the committees. The
historical archaeology, maritime archae- Alumni Board; Member, IUPUI Under-
SHA will continue to prosper only if its
ology, spatial archaeology and landscapes, graduate Senate; Member, IUPUI Council
membership remains strong, and the best
coastal archaeology, shipyards, GIS and re- of Organizations; President, IUPUI SLA
means to ensure the continued support of
mote sensing applications in archaeology History Society (2003–2006). I have also
the next generation of archaeologists is to
served on committees at the university
give them a voice in the future of the Soci-
level on the IPFW Assistant Director for

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