Archaeology Brown Bag Lecture Series
"Forgotten Landscapes: The Great Migration and Archaeology on Chicago’s South Side" By Dr. Jane Peterson and Dr. Michael Gregory, Marquette University American, Veterans Archaeological Recovery
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Date
Friday, March 8, 2024
Time
12-1 p.m.
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Description
Chicago’s Great Migration history constitutes a critical chapter in the narrative of African-American post-emancipation diaspora I the United States. Excavations demonstrate that substantial amounts of material culture from household contexts are preserved within Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Artifacts from three residences, in combinations with archival sources, prove useful in exploring the often contradictory forces that shaped the daily experiences of working-class migrants arriving...
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Free
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