students researching, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage
In the spring of 2015, I began an internship at the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) at Texas State University. The Center for Archaeological Studies works within the Department of Anthropology and, as a state-recognized repository, assists with archaeological and anthropological research and materials curation, while ensuring the care of excavated objects and upholding procedures… Continue Reading Alex Baker, Center for Archaeological Studies
During the Spring 2015 semester, I worked with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) in Austin, Texas. THC is a state-run agency that focuses on historical preservation, and the people there strive to preserve and share the history of the state of Texas. I worked with the Archeology Collections Specialist in the Historic Sites division, and… Continue Reading Athena Van Overschelde, Texas Historical Commission
Prehistory Research Project Internship: Discovery of North America’s Past The internship began in the spring semester of 2015 with the Prehistory Research Project located at the Gault School of Archaeological Research at Texas State University. My responsibilities included the daily organization and archaeological curation of artifacts as directed by the lab manager and project director.… Continue Reading Matt Flores, Prehistory Research Project
I have had the privilege of interning at The Gault Lab, now known as the Prehistory Research Project in San Marcos, Texas. It has been an honor to help in the sorting and cataloging of artifacts that this site has produced. Here in the lab I have learned many new things and encountered interesting artifacts.… Continue Reading Amber Hatchett, Prehistory Research Project
Over the past 9 months I have held an internship position as an archaeological aid at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. I participated in many aspects of the archaeological process, from field work to lab work, in addition to dealing with long term-curation issues. This paper will provide a brief history of the… Continue Reading Alex Artuz, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park