2024 Research in the Capitol

Presentation Type

Open Access Poster Presentation

Abstract

Campus archaeology conducted at the University of Northern Iowa unearths historical artifacts that are tied to the institution’s past. In 2020, students in the archaeological fieldwork class performed excavations at the former Latham Stadium site, where remnants of the structure were discovered, documented, and archived for further examination. My research of the artifacts includes collaborative efforts between university archives, close laboratory analysis, and the interpretation of hand-written journals from fieldwork students who recorded their data on-site. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the site’s historical significance and glimpses of human occupation that span decades into the past.

Start Date

25-3-2024 11:45 AM

End Date

25-3-2024 1:30 PM

Event Host

University Honors Programs, Iowa Regent Universities

Faculty Advisor

Donald Gaff

Department

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

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Unearthing UNI's First Football Stadium

Campus archaeology conducted at the University of Northern Iowa unearths historical artifacts that are tied to the institution’s past. In 2020, students in the archaeological fieldwork class performed excavations at the former Latham Stadium site, where remnants of the structure were discovered, documented, and archived for further examination. My research of the artifacts includes collaborative efforts between university archives, close laboratory analysis, and the interpretation of hand-written journals from fieldwork students who recorded their data on-site. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the site’s historical significance and glimpses of human occupation that span decades into the past.