In Two Minutes Flat: A Customizable Method for Efficient Surveying of Archaeological Collections

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Paper / Report Submission (General Sessions)", at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Surveying large archaeological collections can be a time-consuming task with the potential for inconsistencies. Archaeological staff at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation have implemented a system for performing condition and housing surveys that allows for efficient and accurate collection of data. The system involves utilizing an online form template that is easily customizable, readily produces statistics, and captures data that can be shared in various formats. This paper will discuss the capabilities of these templates and their current applications in Colonial Williamsburg’s archaeological collections, from comprehensive collections surveys to condition spot checks.

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• Paper / Report Submission (General Sessions)   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2025

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