Johnson Donates Lewis Binford Collection to University Library's Special Collections
Amber Johnson, associate professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of Society and Environment, recently donated the personal papers of noted archaeologist Lewis Binford to the Special Collections and University Archives Department of Pickler Memorial Library.
Binford was one of the most influential archaeologists of the century. A dedicated scholar, he first became interested in cultural study upon joining the military. This led him to explore the cultures in France, Africa, Australia and Arctic. Binford created new methodologies for archaeological and anthropological studies and has had a profound impact on the way those fields are studied today.
The Binford Collection consists of over 100 linear feet of material, including original manuscript files, field notes, photographs, maps, drawings, artifacts and other results of years of cultural study. The collection will soon be available for public use.
The signing of the Deed of Gift for the Binford Collection. Left to right: Richard Coughlin, interim provost; Janet Romine, co-director and head of Public Service of Pickler Memorial Library; Troy Paino, University president; Amanda Langendoerfer, head of Special Collections and University Archives; Amber Johnson, associate professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of Society and Environment; and Stephen Wynn, co-director and head of Technical Services.
Binford was one of the most influential archaeologists of the century. A dedicated scholar, he first became interested in cultural study upon joining the military. This led him to explore the cultures in France, Africa, Australia and Arctic. Binford created new methodologies for archaeological and anthropological studies and has had a profound impact on the way those fields are studied today.
The Binford Collection consists of over 100 linear feet of material, including original manuscript files, field notes, photographs, maps, drawings, artifacts and other results of years of cultural study. The collection will soon be available for public use.
The signing of the Deed of Gift for the Binford Collection. Left to right: Richard Coughlin, interim provost; Janet Romine, co-director and head of Public Service of Pickler Memorial Library; Troy Paino, University president; Amanda Langendoerfer, head of Special Collections and University Archives; Amber Johnson, associate professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of Society and Environment; and Stephen Wynn, co-director and head of Technical Services.
