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Archaeology Field Schools
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Archaeology Field School Location and Dates
Application Deadline
2010-04-15
Start Date
2010-05-24
End Date
2010-06-25
Archaeology Field School Location
The project area is located in the Owyhee River Canyon approximately 60 kilometers from Jordon Valley in southeastern Oregon.
Archaeology Field School Tuition and Credits
Sponsoring College/Institution
Academic Credit
8
Archaeology Field School Tuition
Credits: 8 credits Anth 399/Anth 599 Anth 399: $3,040.00 (resident) $3,120.00 (non-resident) Anth 599: $3,216.00 (resident) $3,296.00 (non-resident)
Archaeology Field School Room and Board
Cost: $543.63 This fee covers food for five weeks, transportation to the base camp, local transport, field trips, and laboratory and field supplies. There is a one-day class orientation on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA. From there, we move to our base camp at the historic 1930s Morrison Ranch on the Owyhee River. The Morrison Ranch Complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We will be camping at the Ranch, where we have access to showers, bathrooms, and other amenities.
Archaeology Field School Description
INTRODUCTION AND GOALS: The Washington State University Department of Anthropology is pleased to offer its seventh annual archaeological field school in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, Vale Oregon District, directed by Dr. William Andrefsky, Jr. The project area is located in the beautiful Owyhee River Canyon approximately 60 kilometers from Jordon Valley in southeastern Oregon. The focus of this year’s effort is on the excavation of a prehistoric multicomponent site with a large house pit village. The class will emphasize both academic and practical instruction to develop basic skills in archaeological excavation, survey, mapping, photography, and field curation. Laboratory procedures and lectures on lithic analysis, faunal analysis, and paleoenvironments are also included as part of the program. ABOUT THE SITE AND AREA: The archaeological site dates from approximately 7,000 to 2,000 years ago and is situated along the northwestern boundary of the Great Basin culture area. The most recent occupation of the site is a large village containing numerous pit houses that have been occupied and abandoned on several occasions. The context of the site is undisturbed and the preservation of organic materials and stone tools is excellent. The site area is situated on the portion of the Owyhee River that has been federally designated a Wild and Scenic River. It is a truly magnificent setting with massive basalt and sandstone rock formations and abundant wildlife such a desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, cougar, and rattlesnake. LOGISTICS: The course runs for a total of five weeks from May 24 through June 25, 2010. There is a one-day class orientation on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA. From there, we move to our base camp at the historic 1930s Morrison Ranch on the Owyhee River. The field season is divided into three 9-day blocks with a 2-day break between each block. In addition to site excavations, the class will take a 3-4 day field trip to examine other sites in the region and to conduct archaeological survey exercises in the canyon country of eastern Oregon. INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS: Inquiries and application forms should be submitted as soon as possible. The deadline is April 15, 2010. Students who intend to participate in the course should contact: Jennifer Ferris, Field Director Archaeological Field School Department of Anthropology Washington State University PO Box 64910 Pullman, WA 99164-4910 jennifer.ferris@email.wsu.edu main: 509.335.3441 fax: 509.335.3999 Preference will be given to early applicants and anthropology/archaeology majors. The course will be limited to 15 students.
Archaeology Field School Additional Information
Archaeology Field School Type
Prehistoric
Time Period
7,000-2,000 BP
Field School Setting/Conditions
The project area is in a location in the Owyhee River canyon. On average, it is a ten hour drive from Pullman, WA to the project area. The project area is in a remote setting that is characterized by basalt and sandstone rock formations. There is abundant wildlife such a desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, cougar, and rattlesnake.
How is the project area accessed each day
We will be using field school trucks to take the short drive between the Morrison Ranch and the site.
What is the daily schedule for the field school
We will work nine days on and take two off to go into town to restock on groceries, do laundry and/or relax at the Morrison Ranch. There are three 9 day sets scheduled.
Number of years this Archaeology Field School has been in operation
Since 1998
Is there a professional certification for this field school
Yes, RPA.
Directors and Instructors
Project Director: William Andrefsky, Jr., PhD, RPA. Field Director: Jennifer M. Ferris, MA, RPA. TAs: Three WSU graduate students.
Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn
Student will learn archaeological excavation, survey, mapping, photography, and field curation. Laboratory procedures and lectures on lithic analysis, faunal analysis, and paleoenvironments are also included as part of the program.
On rain days will there be lab work?
TBD
Will there be additional organized activities?
TBA
Will there be additional organized activities?
Yes. Lectures will focus on lithic analysis, faunal analysis, geoarchaeology, cultural resource management, ethics, and various other topics.
Is travel restriced during free time?
No. However, due to the remoteness, travel is limited. There will be two 2 day breaks during which students can go into the nearerst towns to buy snacks, drinks, paper, do laundry, and so forth.
Archaeology Field School Contact Information and Website
Field School Website:
http://www.libarts.wsu.edu/anthro/pdf/2010%20Owyhee%20FS%20Announcement.pdf
Field School Contact Information
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Jennifer Ferris Field Director Department of Anthropology Washington State University PO Box 64910 Pullman, WA 99164-4910
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US - Oregon - 2010 Archaeological Field School on the Owyhee River
