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Wilford Laboratory of North American Archaeology

The Wilford Laboratory of North American Archaeology was established in 1932 by Alfred Jenks and Lloyd Wilford, Minnesota’s first University of Minnesota-based professional archaeologists. It is a research and teaching facility dedicated to the investigation of the prehistoric and historical archaeology of North America.

For advice on selecting courses related to North American archaeology and for research opportunities, contact Professor Gibbon or Professor Hayes.

Summer 2010 Archaeological Field School

The summer 2010 field methods in archaeology course offered by the Department of Anthropology will be a site-based, active learning opportunity for U of M undergraduates and others. This 4-week course is located in central Minnesota (Wadena County), continuing the investigation of a multi-component site that includes a significant French colonial period fur trade location, and the initial survey of a second reported fur trade site. Students have the opportunity to learn field archaeology methods of survey, mapping, excavation, and material recovery, and how they relate to research design and broader anthropological and historical questions in this community-engaged research project. Click on Field Schools above for more information.

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Contact Info

Dr. Guy Gibbon
WLNAA Managing Director
86 Heller Hall
Phone: 612-625-3597
Fax: 612-625-3095
gibbo001@umn.edu

Dr. Kat Hayes
WLNAA Managing Associate Director
Phone: 612-624-6551
kathayes@umn.edu