If you haven't already run into him, you might look up Darrell Markewitz

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Darrell is part of a group that is attempting to rediscover how iron  
was made in the preindustrial period (primarily bloomeries). He is  
particularly interested in Viking era and was involved with the  
L'Anse aux Meadows excavation. They do occasional demonstrations and  
are more than willing for people to help out. There have also been  
two conferences at the Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY devoted to  
ironmaking and there is annual conference called Ironmasters (but  
finding it can be awkward as it is a bit informal).

James Brothers, RPA
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On May 4, 2006, at 8:15, Peter Whitridge wrote:

> Hi James.  I'd be interested in a copy.
> Thanks,
> Pete.
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> James Brothers wrote:
>
>> If anyone is interested let me know and I will be happy to e-mail  
>> an  RTF copy.
>> James Brothers, RPA
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> Peter Whitridge, Assistant Prof, Archaeology Unit, Dept of  
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