We have many little dumps associated with small-scale irrigated farming
communities in SE Washington State, 1900 - 1943.  Many of these dumps
and scatters are directly associated with known farms, others just occur
out there in the middle of nowhere off roadways.  Some of the
information is provided in a recently prepared report, in case anyone
wants one.  

Darby C. Stapp, PhD, RPA
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
K6-75, P.O. Box 999
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 373-2894
Fax (509) 373-2958
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/history/


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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark
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Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 7:23 PM
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Subject: Request for info--California can dumps

I am searching for comparative data on isolated can dumps, domestic
refuse scatters, and the like, from agricultural areas of California. 
Not all refuse scatters--just the ones that appear to be the result of
temporary or transient camps rather than permanent residence--I have
plenty of logging and mining camp material, but would like more on
agricultural camp sites or refuse deposits where the association is
uncertain or just unknown (squatters, hobos, anything like that).  Any
and all leads on this would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Mark W.
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Mark Walker
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Anthropological Studies Center
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California