Hi Mark,
 
    I did a Phase I survey back in 1991 called "Phase I Archaeological
Survey of Two Proposed Dam Project Areas (Lick Creek 1B and 2A) In Dante,
Russel County, Virginia and West Dante, Dickenson County, Virginia."  Dante
and West Dante were built soley for coal miners and has no other reason for
existence (or jobs).
 
    The project was only a Phase I and the state chose to write off the
historic sites that would be impacted in  what I thought to be a good
example of a corporate town.  You may not get much out of the report but
thought I would let you know it exists.  I can't put my finger on my copy
but the VDHR should have one.
 
Ed Otter
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Walker <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 10:28 PM
Subject: Archaeology of Company Towns?
 
 
>I am in the process of compiling a bibliography of archaeological work at
>19th- and 20th-century company towns or similar situations of communities
>dominated by single industries.  My particular concern is coal towns, but I
>am certainly interested in other industrial communities (logging camps,
>steel towns, etc.).  I think I have the major published and widely-cited
>material covered, so I am after sources like technical reports, papers,
>articles in regional journals, etc.  Any information would be appreciated.
>Probably quite a bit of work has been done, so it might be best to reply
>off-list.  I'd be happy to post the bibliography when it is in shape.
>
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>Mark Walker
>