In-Field Analysis as a Community Archaeology Measure

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Communities are increasingly interested in non-invasive archaeological methods, especially in relation to the collection, analysis, and curation of surface artifacts. This poster explores a long-term case study which uses a combination of infield analysis and the temporary collection of artifacts for detailed analysis (called “catch and release”), to effectively document artifacts recorded during survey. Since 2008 the Amache Community Archaeology Project has been using a mixture of infield and field lab analysis to help document and preserve archaeology at the Amache National Historic Site, a WWII Japanese American Incarceration Camp. This process was inspired by work at other active heritage sites and developed in consultation with community members as a way to retain the archaeological integrity of the site while appropriately documenting resources. “Catch and release” artifact analysis mitigates the burden of long-term curation and increases community access.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts

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Abstract Id(s): 52515