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Shields, John. Farmstead Excavation Collection

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Collection Number: D-608

The collection includes artifacts, photographs, field notes, and history from an archaeological excavation of the John Shields farmstead located near Rancho Cordova, California. The excavation was carried out by students in Richard Burrill's archaeology class at Cordova Senior High School.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1870-1982

Extent

1.5 linear feet

Subject

California History

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