Sam,

You should contact Heather Van Wormer at Grand Valley State University. Her dissertation focused on intentional communities and is one of her areas of expertise:  [log in to unmask]

Misty Jackson, Ph.D., RPA
Arbre Croche Cultural Resources
214 South Main Street
Leslie, Michigan 49251
517-589-2467
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On Jul 23, 2012, at 4:10 PM, Samantha Savory wrote:

> I have just begun researching a collection  that has a transcendental/foureuristic society component. I would appreciate some extra sources that would help to provide a stronger background in past work as well as  potential research avenues. 
> It was suggested that I should compare this site with Shaker Village sites, because they were both prominent societies in the Northeast at the same time.  
> I was considering looking at foodways, but the site had several occupations.
> 
> Comments and suggests would be welcomed.
> 
> Thanks
> Sam
>