Cosumnes River Archaeological Working Laboratory
Cosumnes River College
The CRC Anthropology Program is pleased to announce a unique independent study opportunity
for students interested in archaeology to work on artifacts from a historic site located in Old
Sacramento.
Project History
In the late 1970s CRC anthropology professor David Abrams conducted a field school with CRC students at the
site of the former Enterprise Hotel in Old Sacramento. Through their excavations and search of historical
records Prof. Abrams and his students learned about the inhabitants of this Gold Rush-era site and their lives.
Due to various constraints, however, the collection of artifacts, photos, and notes compiled from the excavation
had not been properly analyzed or in some instances, even fully catalogued. In January 2012, the Cosumnes
River Archaeological Working Laboratory (CRAWL) was created by professors Amanda Paskey and Anastasia
Panagakos to continue and complete Prof. Abrams initial fieldwork. Parts of the collection are on loan to CRAWL
and include a variety of artifacts including glassware, ceramics, personal grooming items and effects, animal
bone and shell. Students who have worked in CRAWL have gained valuable lab skills, presented their findings
at regional conferences and have been accepted to archaeological field schools and four-year universities to
continue their studies in archaeology.
Student Opportunity
Under the supervision of Profs. Amanda Paskey, Anastasia Panagakos and Trine Johansen, the CRC
Anthropology program will be offering students the opportunity to work with this collection and learn the
fundamentals of archaeological lab analysis. To apply for this project students must meet the following criteria:
1. Have successfully completed one anthropology class at a college or university with a grade of "C" or higher.
If the course was not completed at CRC please provide an unofficial transcript.
2. Be enrolled in classes at an academic institution for Fall 2014 (CRC students will be given preference)
3. Be able to commit to the following:
a. Two hours of lab time per week on Mondays or Wednesdays
b. 3 two-hour seminars or other activities at the discretion of the faculty
c. Completion of a lab journal and work summary
Students interested in the project should also exhibit certain qualities such as good organization skills, be detailoriented, committed to completing the work, and have a high level of both professionalism and discretion.
To apply for the independent study please send the following to Prof. Amanda Paskey at
paskeya@crc.losrios.edu by May 30, 2014 or via post at:
Prof. Amanda Paskey
Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
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A completed application
Curriculum vitae (academic resume)
A letter of intention explaining your interest in the project
Unofficial transcript (if not a CRC student only)
Selected students will be contacted on or before July 1, 2014 by Prof. Paskey.
Please note: Participation in CRAWL entails a minimum 54 hour commitment over the semester and is not a
paid internship. First time participants will enroll in a one-unit ANTH 495 Independent Study. Returning
participants must submit a new application and will be contacted regarding enrollment options if accepted to the
program. Hard copies of the application may also be obtained at Prof. Paskey’s office: SOC 135.
APPLICATION
Enterprise Hotel Archaeological Analysis Project
Cosumnes River Archaeological Working Lab
Cosumnes River College
LAST NAME:______________________________FIRST NAME:_________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________
PHONE:______________________________
_____________________________________
EMAIL:_______________________________
ANTHROPOLOGY CLASSES COMPLETED OR IN PROGRESS (at any institution)
CLASS
SEMESTER/YEAR INSTRUCTOR INSTITUTION
COURSES ENROLLED IN FOR FALL 2014
CLASS
NUMBER INSTRUCTOR
OF UNITS
MEETING
DAY/TIME
GRADE
INSTITUTION
PLEASE RANK IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE YOUR LAB TIME AVAILABILITY:
_____ MONDAYS 8:30-10:30 A.M.
_____ MONDAYS 12:30-2:30 P.M.
_____ WEDNESDAYS 2:00-4:00 P.M.
We may be able to accommodate other times, please list other available times here:______________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE LIST OTHER TIME COMMITMENTS THAT MY INFLUENCE YOUR AVAILABILITY
(work, family, etc)________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
APPLICABLE SPECIAL SKILLS:__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION OF ONE PROFESSOR WE MAY CONTACT AS A
REFERENCE:
NAME:__________________________________ INSTITUTION__________________________
DEPARTMENT______________________ PHONE/EMAIL:______________________________