National Anthropological Archives

Guide to the Richard B. Johnston papers

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.1999-02
Creators:
Johnston, Richard B. (Richard Barnett), 1930-
Dates:
1957-1983
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
4.5 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Richard B. Johnston Papers document his involvement with the River Basin Survey in South Dakota on sites such as 39CH4, 39CH5 (Pease Creek), 39HU7 (McClure), 39HU9. Also featured are sites in Montana and Indiana. Johnston's research and writings on the use of magnetometers are also included. The collection includes notes, site files, and slides.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Gwen Johnston in 1999.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed. Contact the repository for more information.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Access to the Richard B. Johnston papers requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
Richard B. Johnston papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Archaeology Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Magnetometer Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
North America Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indiana Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Montana Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
South Dakota Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
River Basin Surveys Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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