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Research paper thumbnail of Archaeological Narratives as Critical Public Archaeology Illuminating the Realities of Past and Present Forced Prison Labor through Story

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Research paper thumbnail of Social Engineering at the Company Home Hearth: Coal Company Use of Architecture to Control Domestic Spaces in the Pennsylvania Anthracite Region, 1866-1889

Historical Archaeology, 2022

America's Gilded Age industries were infamous for their labor abuses; however, new research indic... more America's Gilded Age industries were infamous for their labor abuses; however, new research indicates that companies also attempted to use the architectural layouts of workers' houses to further manipulate workers and protect corporate interests. Drawing on existing architecture, oral histories, and proposed future floor plans, this article evaluates the potential motivations behind seemingly inconsequential changes between the houses built at Lattimer No. 2 and the proposed houses to be built at Lattimer No. 3 in northeastern Pennsylvania. Although the power structures inherent in company towns afforded the company control over every aspect of their workers' lives, a review of architectural changes to workers' houses over time reveals how the manipulation of physical space promoted community surveillance, increased formality, and decreased interaction with neighbors. While subtle, these types of modifications indicate a shift in the relationship between the company and its workers and can provide more insight into the experiences of workers in coalcompany towns.

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Research paper thumbnail of An Archaeology of Convict Leasing in the American South

Journal of African Diaspora Archaeology and Heritage, 2023

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Research paper thumbnail of Round, Ground, and Stone: An Analysis of Groundstone Discoidals from Middle and Early Late Fort Ancient Sites

Archaeology of Eastern North America, 2020

The research presents a new typology and new regional characteristics of Fort Ancient period grou... more The research presents a new typology and new regional characteristics of Fort Ancient period groundstone discoidals. Groundstone discoidals are a common artifact type in Middle and early Late Fort Ancient archaeological assemblages; however, little work has been done to analyze and compare this artifact type. Current typologies of Mississippian chunkey stones developed by Perino (1971) and Kelly et al. (1987) do not adequately describe the forms of groundstone discoidals found on Fort Ancient sites. This study presents a morphologically-driven typology for Fort Ancient groundstone discoidals based on observed examples from across the state of Kentucky. The definitions of the typology and the results of a geographical comparison of Fort Ancient groundstone discoidals from three regions in Kentucky are presented.

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Research paper thumbnail of Assessing the adaptive resilience of twentieth century post industrial fishing landscapes in Siglufjordur Iceland

Landscape Research, 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Of Guinea Pigs and Tourists: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Tourism, and "Local Food" in Cusco, Peru

Tourism Planning & Development , 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Meeting Expectations?: Assessing the Gap Between Administrative Intention and Visitor Experience at a University Art Gallery

Journal of Museum Education, 2020

The University of Maryland's Stamp Art Gallery provides students and University visitors with an ... more The University of Maryland's Stamp Art Gallery provides students and University visitors with an opportunity to experience contemporary art in an accessible location; however, ethnographic research indicates that the goals of the gallery's administrators do not always align with the experiences of visitors. Findings show that the gallery administrators' goals related to education and conversations about contemporary art were misaligned with visitor experiences, which were characterized by feelings of confusion. Researchers used interviews and participant observation to understand the motivations and perceptions of each group in order to suggest ways to bridge the divide.

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Research paper thumbnail of The Rossborough Inn on the University of Maryland Campus: Two Centuries of Change

Maryland Historical Magazine, 2019

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Research paper thumbnail of Working-class Intangible Heritage from the Pennsylvania Coal Fields

National Trust for Historic Preservation Forum Journal, 2020

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Research paper thumbnail of Faux materials and aspirational identities: Celluloid combs and working class dreams in the Pennsylvania anthracite region

Journal of Material Culture, 2020

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Research paper thumbnail of When the mines closed: Heritage building in Northeastern Pennsylvania

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Research paper thumbnail of Archaeological Narratives as Critical Public Archaeology Illuminating the Realities of Past and Present Forced Prison Labor through Story

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Research paper thumbnail of Social Engineering at the Company Home Hearth: Coal Company Use of Architecture to Control Domestic Spaces in the Pennsylvania Anthracite Region, 1866-1889

Historical Archaeology, 2022

America's Gilded Age industries were infamous for their labor abuses; however, new research indic... more America's Gilded Age industries were infamous for their labor abuses; however, new research indicates that companies also attempted to use the architectural layouts of workers' houses to further manipulate workers and protect corporate interests. Drawing on existing architecture, oral histories, and proposed future floor plans, this article evaluates the potential motivations behind seemingly inconsequential changes between the houses built at Lattimer No. 2 and the proposed houses to be built at Lattimer No. 3 in northeastern Pennsylvania. Although the power structures inherent in company towns afforded the company control over every aspect of their workers' lives, a review of architectural changes to workers' houses over time reveals how the manipulation of physical space promoted community surveillance, increased formality, and decreased interaction with neighbors. While subtle, these types of modifications indicate a shift in the relationship between the company and its workers and can provide more insight into the experiences of workers in coalcompany towns.

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Research paper thumbnail of An Archaeology of Convict Leasing in the American South

Journal of African Diaspora Archaeology and Heritage, 2023

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Research paper thumbnail of Round, Ground, and Stone: An Analysis of Groundstone Discoidals from Middle and Early Late Fort Ancient Sites

Archaeology of Eastern North America, 2020

The research presents a new typology and new regional characteristics of Fort Ancient period grou... more The research presents a new typology and new regional characteristics of Fort Ancient period groundstone discoidals. Groundstone discoidals are a common artifact type in Middle and early Late Fort Ancient archaeological assemblages; however, little work has been done to analyze and compare this artifact type. Current typologies of Mississippian chunkey stones developed by Perino (1971) and Kelly et al. (1987) do not adequately describe the forms of groundstone discoidals found on Fort Ancient sites. This study presents a morphologically-driven typology for Fort Ancient groundstone discoidals based on observed examples from across the state of Kentucky. The definitions of the typology and the results of a geographical comparison of Fort Ancient groundstone discoidals from three regions in Kentucky are presented.

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Research paper thumbnail of Assessing the adaptive resilience of twentieth century post industrial fishing landscapes in Siglufjordur Iceland

Landscape Research, 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Of Guinea Pigs and Tourists: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Tourism, and "Local Food" in Cusco, Peru

Tourism Planning & Development , 2021

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Research paper thumbnail of Meeting Expectations?: Assessing the Gap Between Administrative Intention and Visitor Experience at a University Art Gallery

Journal of Museum Education, 2020

The University of Maryland's Stamp Art Gallery provides students and University visitors with an ... more The University of Maryland's Stamp Art Gallery provides students and University visitors with an opportunity to experience contemporary art in an accessible location; however, ethnographic research indicates that the goals of the gallery's administrators do not always align with the experiences of visitors. Findings show that the gallery administrators' goals related to education and conversations about contemporary art were misaligned with visitor experiences, which were characterized by feelings of confusion. Researchers used interviews and participant observation to understand the motivations and perceptions of each group in order to suggest ways to bridge the divide.

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Research paper thumbnail of The Rossborough Inn on the University of Maryland Campus: Two Centuries of Change

Maryland Historical Magazine, 2019

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Research paper thumbnail of Working-class Intangible Heritage from the Pennsylvania Coal Fields

National Trust for Historic Preservation Forum Journal, 2020

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Research paper thumbnail of Faux materials and aspirational identities: Celluloid combs and working class dreams in the Pennsylvania anthracite region

Journal of Material Culture, 2020

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Research paper thumbnail of When the mines closed: Heritage building in Northeastern Pennsylvania

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