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Of Berry Pickers, Shanty Boys, And The Jack Pine Bird: Patterns Of Settlement And Subsistence In Nineteenth Century Oscoda County, Rose Lockwood Moore
Of Berry Pickers, Shanty Boys, And The Jack Pine Bird: Patterns Of Settlement And Subsistence In Nineteenth Century Oscoda County, Rose Lockwood Moore
Masters Theses
The provisions of the Homestead Act of 1863 (U.S. Congress 1862a) required a settlement pattern of dispersed single families on small tracts of land, which, in turn, affected the subsistence strategies available to the homesteaders. The interaction of federal land legislation with the ecosystem of southern Oscoda County resulted in marked spatial and temporal differences between the tracts that were homesteaded as opposed to those acquired for their timber. A sample population of quarter sections was analyzed in terms of the physical and biotic environments, date of entry, and use. The analysis confirmed that the timber lands were located on …
23-Archaeological Investigations In The Lower Galien River Valley Of Southwest Michigan, William M. Cremin
23-Archaeological Investigations In The Lower Galien River Valley Of Southwest Michigan, William M. Cremin
Archaeological Technical Reports
Upon receipt of a grant to Western Michigan University and the author on 9 Feb 90 from Galien River Associates to support follow-up investigations an a series of prehistoric sites recorded during archaeological survey of an upland ares overlooking the Lower Galien River near New Buffalo, Michigan last fall (Cremin and Walz 1989), a team of archaeologists returned to the original study area in April and May for eight days of intensive study of eight sites previously recorded. The report which follows provides a description of the data recovery methods employed and the sorts of information retrieyed, an albeit brief …
92-Phase 1 Archaeological Assessment Of The S. Becker Property, 160th Street, Grand Haven For Resource Management Group, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
92-Phase 1 Archaeological Assessment Of The S. Becker Property, 160th Street, Grand Haven For Resource Management Group, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
Upon receipt oF authorization from Mr~ David Zuckerman of Recource Management Group on 19 Mar 90 for a Phase I archaeological survey of the S. Becker property on 160th Street in Grand Haven, Michigan, the authors and their associates began a literature and site file search and on 13 Apr conducted on-site evaluation of the project area in order to determine whether proposed development of this parcel of land would adversely impact potentially significant archaeological resources. There follows a report of our program of research, together with recommendations derived from our examination of the study area in light of the …
94-Preliminary Results Of The Column Sampling Program Implemented To Retrieve Archaeobdtanical Residues From The B-Grid At The Buchanan Site (13sr153) Near Ames, Iowa, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
94-Preliminary Results Of The Column Sampling Program Implemented To Retrieve Archaeobdtanical Residues From The B-Grid At The Buchanan Site (13sr153) Near Ames, Iowa, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
In 1987, as part of a long-term research program jointly sponsored by Iowa State University and the Institute For the History of Material Culture, Polish Academy of Sciences intended to promote comparative studies of post-Pleistocene cultural adaptations on either side of the Atlantic, ISU's Dr. John Bower initiated archaeological excavations at the Buchanan site (13SR153) near Ames, Iowa. Situated in a narrow valley Formed by several small deeply entrenched streams that are tributary to the Skunk River, Buchanan Features alluvial/colluvial sediments revealing the presence of a Late Woodland component overlying multiple Archaic occupations extending to depths in excess of two …
95-Phase I Archaeological Assessment Of 100+ Acres Included In The Cdbg Base Industries Public Infrastructure Program In Portions Of Section 19 Of Lockport And Section 24 Of Fabius Township For The Chamber Of Commerce Of Three Rivers, Michigan (Er-900496), William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
95-Phase I Archaeological Assessment Of 100+ Acres Included In The Cdbg Base Industries Public Infrastructure Program In Portions Of Section 19 Of Lockport And Section 24 Of Fabius Township For The Chamber Of Commerce Of Three Rivers, Michigan (Er-900496), William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
Upon receipt of authorization from Mr. Chris Byrnes of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce on 31 Jul 90 (and amended 6 Aug 90) for a Phase I archaeological survey of a portion of the COBG Industries Public InFrastructure Program property in Three Rivers, Michigan, the authors and their associates began a literature and site file search and on 7 and 9 Aug conducted on-site evaluation of the project area in order to determine whether proposed development oF the industrial park would have an adverse impact on patentially significant archaeological resources. There follows a report of our research program, together …
96-Phase 1 Archaeological Survey Of The 20 Acre Millcaaft Products, Inc. Property In The Se 1/4 Of Section 34, Allegan Township, Allegan County, Mi (Ea-900610), William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
96-Phase 1 Archaeological Survey Of The 20 Acre Millcaaft Products, Inc. Property In The Se 1/4 Of Section 34, Allegan Township, Allegan County, Mi (Ea-900610), William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
Upon receipt of authorization From Mr. Robert J. Miller oF Millcraft Products, Inc. oF Allegan, Michigan on 28 Aug 90 For a Phase I archaeological survey oF a 20 sere parcel in the SE 1/4 oF Section 34, Allegan Township, Allegan County, Michigan, the authors and their associate initiated a literature and site file search and on 31 Aug conducted on-site evaluation of the project area in order to ascertain whether planned construction activities would have an impact on potentially significant archaeological resources. There Follows a report of our research program, together with recommendations derived from examination of the information …
97-Phase I Archaeological Assessment Of Jean Klock Park, City Of Benton Harbor, Michigan, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
97-Phase I Archaeological Assessment Of Jean Klock Park, City Of Benton Harbor, Michigan, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
Upon receipt of authorization From the City of Benton Harbor (dated 17 Sep 90) and The Troyer Group (dated 20 Sep 90) For a Phase I archaeological survey of Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the authors and their associates initiated a literature, documents, and site file search and on 24 Sep conducted on-site evaluation of the property in question to determine if landscape alteration associated with the Master Plan For the park would adversely impact potential!y signiFicant archaeological resources. There follows a report of our program of research, together with recommendations derived from our findings.
93-Phase I Archaeological Survey Of A Proposed Development On Lake Michigan South Of Duck Lake In Section 24, T11n R18w, Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, Michigan For Resource Management Group Of Grand Haven, Michigan, William M. Cremin
Reports of Investigations
Upon receipt of authorization from Mr. Timothy Bureau of Resource Management Group an 22 Jun 90 far a Phase I archaeological survey of a parcel of land an Lake Michigan south of Duck Lake in Muskegon County, the authors and their associates began a literature and site file search and an 28 Jun traveled to the property to canduct on-site evaluation in order to determine whether a proposed housing development would have an adverse impact an potentially significant archaeological resources. There follows a report gf our program of research, together with recommendations reflecting our findings.
90-Archaeobotany Of Five Sites Investigated During Phase Ii Testing Of The Cedar Shores Development, Lake Villa, Illinois, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
90-Archaeobotany Of Five Sites Investigated During Phase Ii Testing Of The Cedar Shores Development, Lake Villa, Illinois, William M. Cremin, Gregory R. Walz
Reports of Investigations
The Cedar Shores development in the Village oF Lake Villa occupies more 700 acres in Sections 28 and 33, Antioch Township, T46N R2DE, Lake County, Illinois. This is an area oF deep glacial tills, glacial outwash sands and gravels, and glacial lake deposits that Features gently sloping relieF and poorly deFined drainage patterns. Lying near and within the southern limits oF the project are three standing bodies oF water: Cedar, Deep and Sun lakes. The last lake, Sun, drains by way oF a small creek that Flows north across the study area to Loon Lake, lying outside the northern boundary …