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From: Susan Walter <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 8:24:56 AM
Subject: Re: Sewers
Sarah Elkind did a historical work on the sewers of Boston. It was not
archaeology. I haven't the exact reference on hand. If you want me to contact
her to get it please let me know off list, [log in to unmask]
S. Walter
----- Original Message ----- From: "Blair Temple" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 4:31 AM
Subject: Sewers
Question/request for everyone,
Does anyone have information on archaeological research into 19th century sewer
systems in urban areas? I have been studying the archaeological remnants of 19th
century sewerage disposal in St. John’s Newfoundland for the past couple years,
and am wondering if anyone has done similar studies in other urban areas. Most
of the archaeological research conducted on sanitary issues are privy
excavations, cesspits, and the like, which is not what I am looking for, as the
published material on those matters is fairly abundant. What I am looking for is
examination of the actual “post-privy” (for lack of a better phrase) sewerage
disposal system, be they of stone, brick, or whatever.
I am inching closer to a draft for publication, and want to confirm or clarify
what I see as a lack of information and data.
Thanks,
Blair Temple
Archaeologist
Gerald Penney Associates Limited
P.O. Box 428
St. John’s, NL, Canada
A1C 5K4
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