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Office of the State Archaeologist The University of Iowa FY 2012 Annual Report Cover notes: During FY 2012 the OSA celebrated two milestones that individually reflect important achievements related to our mission of preserving Iowa’s past, and which in combination provide a significant boost to our research capabilities. OSA completed long overdue expansion and renovation of the State Archaeological Repository with installation of additional modern compact mobile storage that increases capacity 60 percent to nearly 7,000 ft3. OSA also became the curatorial facility on behalf of the Iowa DNR for the 60 ft3 Sagers Collection, a seminal archaeological assemblage from eastern Iowa replete with detailed notes, maps, and associated documentation that position it well for use in comparative analyses, especially for Woodland-era culture investigations. To commemorate these achievements, and to thank the Sagers Family for their cooperation, OSA held a community-wide open house event at which the entire Sagers Collection was displayed. Table of Contents The Office of the State Archaeologist � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2 Mission � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2 Student Success � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3 Achievements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3 Strengths and Resources � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3 Administrative Organization and Strategic Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3 The Year in Review � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5 Academic Activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5 Field Services Division � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6 Education and Outreach Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6 Research Division � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12 Burials Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12 Contract Services Division � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �14 General Contracts Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �14 Highway Archaeology Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16 General Services Division � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18 Curation and Documents Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18 Geospatial Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18 Information Technology Program � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20 Publication Division � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21 International Endeavors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21 Staff Leadership Service and Awards � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21 Review of Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Work Plan Accomplishments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23 Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24 Fiscal Year 2013: Plans and Prospects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25 Acknowledgements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27 Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �28 Appendices � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �41 Appendix A: Office of the State Archaeologist Strategic Plan 2010–2016 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �42 Appendix B: Public Audio-Visual Presentations, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �45 Appendix C: Papers Presented at Professional Meetings, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �51 Appendix D: Publications Appearing in Print, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �53 Appendix E: Service as a Board, Commission, or Committee Member, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � �55 Appendix F: Scientific Publications Produced by the Office of the State Archaeologist, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �58 iii List of Figures Figure 1. Cover of 2011 Archaeology on the Road booklet � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7 Figure 2. Photograph of the OSA outreach tent � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7 Figure 3. Cover of the IVSB Corridor Management Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8 Figure 4. Kimball Village site late prehistoric artifact assemblage� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9 Figure 5. Glenwood earthlodge replica and Project Archaeology teacher workshop � � � � � � � � � � � � �10 Figure 6. Glenwood archaeology camp participant � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �10 Figure 7. Sagers Open House invitation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11 Figure 8. Iowa State map showing project sponsors and budgets by county � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �14 Figure 9. General Contracts Program funding sources and sponsors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �15 Figure 10. Test excavations in progress at prehistoric site 13DM1348 located adjacent to U.S. 61 in Des Moines County � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17 Figure 11. A ca. 1900 view of the barn on the Herman H. Miller, Jr., farm in Franklin Township, Des Moines County � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17 Figure 12. Map of Iowa showing locations of the 205 site searches conducted during FY 2012 � � � �19 Figure 13. Office of the State Archaeologist funding levels, Fiscal Years 1987–2012. � � � � � � � � � � � � �29 Figure 14. Comparison of UI General Education funding (GEF) allocation with Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs generated for UI through OSA grant and contract activity, Fiscal Years 1996–2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �29 Figure 15. OSA FY 2012 Organizational Chart � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36 iv List of Tables Table 1. Office of the State Archaeologist Budgets, Fiscal Years 1987–2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �30 Table 2. University of Iowa General Education Fund Support for OSA Operations, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �31 Table 3. Gifts and Return on Endowments, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �31 Table 4. Funding Received from Fees and Contributions, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �31 Table 5. Funding Received for Sponsored Research and Services, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �32 Table 6. Permanent Staff Members, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �37 Table 7. Complete Roster of Employees, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �38 Table 8. Students Participating in OSA Activities, Fiscal Year 2012 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39 v Annual Report for FY 2012 The Office of the State Archaeologist MISSIOn In fiscal year (FY) 2012 The University of Iowa Of- fice of the State Archaeologist (OSA) continued its Indian Advisory Council past success in meeting primary mission activities members: of developing, disseminating, and preserving knowl- edge of Iowa’s human past through Midwestern and Howard Crow Eagle (Navajo, Sioux) Plains archaeological research, scientific discovery, Royal Nahno-Kerchee (Comanche, Meskwaki) public stewardship, service, and education. The posi- tion of State Archaeologist was established in 1959; Donald Wanatee (Meskwaki) the Code of Iowa specifies the State Archaeologist OSA Advisory Committee: shall be a member of the faculty of the Department of Anthropology at The University of Iowa (UI). The Colin M. Betts (Luther College, Decorah, IA) OSA is an organized research unit of the University, meaning that the State Archaeologist, who is ap- Catherine A. Blando (The University of Iowa) pointed by the Iowa State Board of Regents, heads Johnathan Buffalo (Sac and Fox Tribe of the Missis- the OSA and reports to the University’s Vice President sippi in Iowa, Tama, IA) for Research and Economic Development. The State David M. Gradwohl (Iowa State University, Ames, IA) Archaeologist consults regularly with the OSA Advi- Royal Kerchee (Member of the OSA Indian Advisory sory Committee, whose members include on- and Council, Altoona, IA) off-campus colleagues, and with the OSA Indian Ad- Rebecca Liberty (Member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas visory Council, whose members include individuals and Nebraska) from several tribes. Jim Nepstad (Effigy Mounds National Monument) Donald Raker (Iowa Archeological Society) Ann Ricketts (The University of Iowa) Leah D. Rogers (Tallgrass Historians, L.C., Iowa City, IA) Holmes A. Semken, Jr. (The University of Iowa) Glenn R. Storey (The University of Iowa) Jerome Thompson (State Historical Society of Iowa) 2 FY 2012 Annual Report STUdenT SUcceSS STRengThS And ReSOURceS In addition to actively meeting its statutory re- The core strengths of the OSA are: sponsibilities, which include tracking archaeological • a highly experienced and motivated staff, site location data, serving as the State Archaeological • ready accessibility for UI undergraduates Repository, and providing ancient burials protection, as well as graduate students at all levels, the OSA directly supports the academic mission of the UI. Various OSA staff, as adjunct faculty in the UI • a strong tradition of high-quality work, Department of Anthropology, offer courses in anthro- • excellent relations with other state agen- pology and archaeology, mentor honor students and cies and University offices, and student interns, and serve on Ph.D. and M.A. degree • extensive, accessible collections and oth- committees. The OSA actively supports undergradu- er research and service resources. ate and graduate student use of its archaeological, The OSA’s most important resource is its staff, a dy- osteological, and comparative collections; scholarly namic and highly qualified team that represents hun- documents; electronic databases; scientific instru- dreds of years of experience in Midwest and Plains mentation; and laboratory space for degree-related archaeology and cultural resource management. The research. These resources contribute to the educa- FY 2012 full-time staff included four individuals with tional experience of students in the UI departments Ph.D.’s and an additional 18 with Master’s degrees. of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Anthropology, Dentistry, Part-time staff members also have extensive archaeo- Geography, Geoscience, History, and Radiology along logical experience; most have participated in at least with the programs of American Indian and Native one field school and completed a Bachelor’s or Mas- Studies and Museum Studies. The OSA also regularly ter’s degree in anthropology or related field. hosts visits from UI classes, offers courses in its lab- oratory-multimedia facility, employs work-study stu- The OSA occupies a modern 13,000-square-foot dents majoring in a wide variety of disciplines, and facility located in the Clinton Street Building (CLSB) supports career-building volunteering research op- on the south side of the main University of Iowa cam- portunities for students. pus. The University directly supports OSA’s general administration, Education and Outreach, and Buri- AchIeveMenTS als programs, and contributes to the Iowa Site File, documents, and collections management activities. During FY 2012 (Appendices A-F), OSA staff added Typically, 85 percent or more of the OSA activities, in- considerably to the notable record of success of the cluding most of its field research, are supported by past half century, during which the staff has published external, non-University funding through contracts, thousands of articles, monographs, research reports, grants, gifts, and fee-for-service arrangements. and abstracts on Iowa archaeology. Staff members actively translate the results of their research by of- AdMInISTRATIve OR gAnIzATIOn fering public programs throughout the state. The OSA has conducted archaeological and architectural histo- And STRATegIc PlAn ry research in all counties of the state on sites of all The OSA conducted a wide range of research, ser- types and time periods, supported by contracts, in- vice, and educational programs and activities during teragency agreements, grants, and field schools. The FY 2012. As noted, the mission of the OSA is to devel- OSA coordinates all work pertaining to ancient buri- op, disseminate, and preserve knowledge of Iowa’s als in Iowa, in accordance with the landmark first-in- human past through Midwestern and Plains archaeo- the-nation 1976 state law on protection and reburial logical research, scientific discovery, public steward- of human remains. In addition, the OSA is the central ship, service, and education. Statutory authorization data manager for all recorded Iowa archaeological and administrative rules establish basic OSA func- sites, the central repository for Iowa archaeological tions, organization, and procedures (Code of Iowa collections, and coordinator of the Iowa avocational 263B, Iowa Administrative Code 685). OSA admin- certification program. istrative rules organize the office into five divisions: The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist 3 Field Services, Research, Contract Services, General 3� Strengthen and expand OSA partnerships with Services, and Publications. The OSA utilizes the Man- public constituencies to advance understand- agement by Objective (MBO) approach to focus ef- ing and appreciation about the human past fort on high priority research, education, and public and stewardship of archaeological resources service projects related to overall office goals as de- and showcase the societal benefits of archae- fined by statute, strategic planning, and the strengths ological research and teaching for the citizens of available participating personnel. of Iowa. In 2010 the OSA updated its strategic plan to spec- 4� Recognize and illuminate the human diver- ify the means to accomplish major goals and guide sity inherent in the past as manifested in the activities through 2016 (Appendix A). OSA programs archaeological record and use that record for and staff activities strive to meet these broad, strate- greater inclusion and participation of profes- gic goals: sionals and the public. 5� Strengthen the OSA’s intellectual and cultural 1� Create a learning experience about the human vitality within the University, Iowa, nationally, past that enriches the lives of undergraduates and internationally. and helps them to become well-informed indi- As a UI department and the focal point for Iowa ar- viduals, lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and chaeology, the OSA is active throughout the year and productive employees and employers. around the state and region. The following sections 2� Promote graduate and professional student describe highlights of the activities for FY 2012. participation in OSA research through coopera- tion with University graduate and professional programs. 4 FY 2012 Annual Report

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