Elizabeth Baldwin Garland

Elizabeth (Betsy) Baldwin Garland is an American archaeologist known for her expertise on Great Lakes prehistory and the archaeology of Michigan.[1] She is the author of a number of scholarly publications.[2]

Elizabeth Baldwin Garland
NationalityUnited States
Education
Scientific career
FieldsArchaeology, anthropology, geology
InstitutionsWestern Michigan University

Biography

Garland earned a BS in geology from Wellesley College, an MA in Anthropology from Radcliffe College, and a PhD. from Harvard in anthropology in 1967.[2]

In 1964, Garland was offered a teaching position in the anthropology department at Western Michigan University (WMU).[1] She was the first archaeologist on the faculty at WMU. In 1966, Garland helped create WMU's archaeology program in the department of anthropology, as well as a joint field school with Michigan State University.[1]

Garland led numerous excavations in Michigan, including several surveys of the Kalamazoo River basin.[1] She founded a chapter of the Michigan Archaeological Society and was named president of the Conference on Michigan Archaeology in 1976. She served as president of the Archaeology Conference until 1980.[1][2]

"Among the accomplishments Garland is noted for, is her work with students. Garland became a powerful mentor to many students, particularly women, who have gone on to pursue careers in archaeology".[1]

Garland retired from teaching in 1992. In 2002, Garland was named Outstanding Emeritus Scholar by Western Michigan University.[1]

Select publications

  • Garland, Elizabeth B.; et al., eds. (1996). Investigating the Archaeological Record of the Great Lakes State: Essays in Honor of Elizabeth Baldwin Garland. New Issues Poetry and Prose. p. 500. ISBN 978-0897222419.
  • Elizabeth B., ed. (1990). Late Archaic And Early Woodland Adaption In The Lower St. Joseph River Valley, Berrien County, Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation. p. 507.

References

  1. Lee, Marie. "WMU honors archaeologist as Outstanding Emeritus Scholar". WMU News. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  2. Mangold, BIll. "Elizabeth Baldwin Garland". TrowelBlazers. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
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