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Archaeological Anthropology

2015

Archaeology

Hamline University

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Backyard Archaeology: A Snapshot Of Life On The Home Front In The Hamline Neighborhood, Yvonne M. Thorpe Jan 2015

Backyard Archaeology: A Snapshot Of Life On The Home Front In The Hamline Neighborhood, Yvonne M. Thorpe

Departmental Honors Projects

The Levin site is a household archaeology deposit dated to the 1940s. This site is a distinctive example of the emerging branch of both backyard archaeology and twentieth century archaeology. This backyard site is an essential piece in reconstructing the history of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The Levin site also provides unique insights into changing consumption patterns, the roles of class and gender, and the evolution of American identity. The Levin collection utilizes archaeological and historical methods to answer a number of questions. What can the everyday life of a family in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood say about national changes in the …