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This document summarizes the requirements and guidelines for preparing archaeological collections for submission to ARI for curation. ARI accepts archaeological collections for curation that have been approved through a formal contract with recognized government agencies. This document contains useful information for the care and handling of materials in the field and laboratory as well as submission forms for organizing the inventory of the collection materials, archives, and electronic files.
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Individual Forms
This document provides detailed information for completing laboratory analysis of archaeological remains, including laboratory organization, database organization, ceramic, lithic, groundstone, faunal, perishable, and osteological analysis. Care, handling, and labeling of materials are also provided.
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Analysis Forms
This document provides detailed information for completing field collection procedures of archaeological remains, including ceramic, lithic, groundstone, faunal, perishable, and osteological materials.