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The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) is a research unit reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research. The mission of the OSA, as designed by Iowa statute, is to discover, disseminate, and preserve knowledge of Iowa prehistory and history. The OSA collaborates with many University departments and programs, particularly the Anthropology and Geosciences departments, the Museum of Natural History, and research units such as the University Press. The OSA regularly engages in consultation and cooperative efforts with many local, county, state, and federal agencies as well as with the numerous American Indian nations with an interest in Iowa.
OSA conducts archaeological research, education, and service throughout Iowa and the surrounding region. Research activities include grant- and contract-supported field and laboratory studies, the discovery and protection of ancient cemeteries and burials, and the development of new methods and technologies for archaeological research. Our educational activities focus on public involvement in archaeology through means such as Iowa Archaeology Month, teacher workshops, school and conservation center programs, and support of the Iowa Archeological Society and Iowa Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America. We serve the people of Iowa in these and other ways, such as maintaining the Iowa Archaeological Site File and the State Archaeological Repository, as well as related photographs, written records, and other research material in the OSA archives. OSA publications include both technical and popular texts on Iowa archaeology.
Please contact the appropriate OSA staff member if you seek further information on Iowa archaeology or one of the OSA programs and activities. On the Internet, visit the OSA at http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa or contact the OSA by e-mail at OSA@uiowa.edu.
State Archaeologist and Director
OSA administration and policy, archaeological research,
and development of community and professional partnerships..........................John Doershuk 319-384-0751
Associate Director and Director, Contract Services Division
OSA operations, archaeological research and coordination of
consulting activities, and collections oversight................................................ Stephen Lensink 319-384-0738
General Information
Inquiries regarding OSA services and publications,
Iowa Archeological Society, and Iowa Chapter of
the Archaeological Institute of America...................Department Secretary: Linda Langenberg 319-384-0732
Burials Program
Protection of cemeteries over 150 years old,
examination of human skeletal remains,
reinterment of Native American remains.......................................Director: Shirley Schermer 319-384-0740 |
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Osteologist: Robin Lillie 319-384-0739 |
Education and Outreach Program
Iowa Archaeology Month, school and public programming,
educational resources, outreach consultation.............................................Director: Lynn Alex 319-384-0561
Geographic Information Services
Maps and data on Iowa archaeological sites,
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) research and
predictive modeling, I-Sites development...................................................Director: Joe Artz 319-384-0795 |
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Site Records Manager: Colleen Eck 319-384-0735 |
Repository
Curation of specimens from Iowa archaeological sites,
and comparative collections of floral, fauna, and
geological material...............................................................Curation Manager: John Cordell 319-384-0741
Documents Collection
Archives and files on Iowa archaeology; collections
of reprints, reports, and other source material........................................Archivist: Julie Hoyer 319-384-0734
General Contracts Program
Consulting for all phases of investigation on regional prehistoric
and historic archaeological sites including predictive modeling
and geoarchaeology in conjunction with development projects........Director: Melody K. Pope 319-384-0724 |
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Archaeology Staff: Angela Collins 319-384-0937 |
Highway Archaeology Program
Cultural resource management services for statewide primary
roads transportation projects, evaluations for archaeological
sites and historic buildings, planning assistance for
transportation enhancement projects......................................................Director: Carl Merry 319-384-0737 |
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Archaeology Staff: Mark Anderson 319-384-0998 |
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Accounting Staff: Lien Vu 319-384-0733 |
Systems Administrator
Information technology server, network, and systems
management, development and training...............................Administrator: Mary De La Garza 319-384-0731
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316.
OSA Staff | Printable OSA Staff List
Updated by Mary De La Garza, November 2007.
Designed by Tricia R. Bender
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