Curating Archaeological Collections - 9780759100244

Curating Archaeological CollectionsFrom the Field to the Repository\nAuthor(s): Lynne P. Sullivan, Terry S. Childs\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: AltaMira Press, United States\nImprint: AltaMira Press\nISBN-13: 9780759100244, 978-0759100244\nSynopsis\nCuration is rarely the first topic raised in an archaeological seminar or addressed in a fieldwork design. And, the authors point out, it is too rarely discussed at all. But the current crisis in repository space has increased awareness that the long-term conservation and preservation of the material remains and field notes of an archaeological project are as important as the finds themselves. Sullivan and Childs, two experienced archaeologists and museum professionals, provide an introductory guide to curation for archaeologists. Crucial to this process is the recognition of curation issues before the first day of fieldwork and continuous involvement of curators in the process throughout the archaeological project. The authors provide .