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Bruce J. Lutz papers on University of Northern Colorado anthropology instruction and Office of Public and Contract Archaeology

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG017-S003

Collection Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials generated by Anthropology Professor Bruce J. Lutz during his time at UNC. It primarily consists of records of the UNC Office of Public and Contract Archaeology (OPCA), which was organized and operated by Dr. Lutz to provide cultural resource management services to private companies and federal agencies. The OPCA materials include archaeological site investigation reports, slides, photographs, field specimen notebooks, contracts, and financial records. Teaching materials, such as syllabi, class notes, and reserve articles, used by Dr. Lutz for general anthropology instruction are also found in this collection along with records related to the summer archaeology field school.

Dates

  • 1972 - 1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection has not been processed. It may contain restricted materials. Please contact the Archives and Special Collections in advance to request access.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. Please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department for further information.

Organizational History

The University of Northern Colorado Office of Public and Contract Archaeology (OPCA) was established in the spring of 1976 with Anthropology Professor Bruce J. Lutz as director. The purpose of OPCA was to provide cultural resource management services to private companies and federal agencies. Services included the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of archaeological and historical resources potentially impacted by construction, land development, or other forms of land use. Additionally, OPCA offered students the opportunity to gain professional research and writing skills as well as archaeological field experience such as surveying and excavation. The Office of Public and Contract Archaeology closed in 1980.

Extent

13.6 Linear Feet (12 boxes and 1 map case drawer)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of materials generated by Anthropology Professor Bruce J. Lutz during his time at UNC. It contains records of the UNC Office of Public and Contract Archaeology (OPCA), teaching files used by Dr. Lutz for anthropology instruction, and materials related to the summer archaeology field school.

Acquisition Information

These materials were transferred from the UNC Department of Anthropology in 1983.

Status
Minimally Processed
Author
Shirley Soenksen, updated by Shan Watkins
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Edition statement
Outline of contents created in 1991 and updated in 1994, 1996, 2000, and 2002. Updated to conform to DACS in 2019.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository

Contact:
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639