Senior Project Advisor

Campbell, Sarah K.

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2001

Keywords

Whidbey Island, Bryan's excavation, Nelson's excavations

Abstract

This research re-examines the chronological interpretations of the prehistoric occupation at Comet Bay, Whidbey Island, Washington. Bryan’s excavation in the 1950s produced an assemblage that he felt illustrated a transition from a terrestrial to maritime economy. Important aspects of the site, such as the possible existence of a house structure, and the additional artifacts collected by Nelson, also in the 1950s, have not been adequately described in the literature. This research integrates Bryan and Nelsons’ excavations, utilizes diagnostic artifact in assigning chronological interpretations, and evaluates the house structure and artifact assemblage in light of more recent excavations and interpretations.

Department

Anthropology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Excavations (Archaeology)--Washington (State)--Cornet Bay

Geographic Coverage

Cornet Bay (Wash.)--Antiquities

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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