Preliminary Guide to the Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film

Preliminary Guide to the Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film, circa 1960s

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. Department of Anthropology
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film
Dates: circa 1960s (inclusive)
19601969
Quantity: 0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Container)
Collection Number: MS 2021.26 (collection)
Summary: The Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film is currently restricted due to sensitive content. It includes film footage of the Washington State University (WSU) Department of Anthropology excavation of the Marmes Rockshelter site, with commentary from late WSU archaeologist, Richard D. Daugherty.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is currently restricted, pending community consultation. Please contact the repository for more details.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard Deo Daugherty (1922-2014) was born and raised in Washington State. He earned his Ph.D. in anthropology at the University of Washington and joined the WSU Anthropology Department in 1950. He led excavation efforts at multiple significant archaeological sites in Washington, including Ozette, Lind Coulee, and Marmes.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Marmes Rockshelter is located in Franklin County, Washington, on the west side of the Palouse River Canyon. It is important in the history of the Columbia Plateau, providing a detailed picture of the life and culture of the Indigenous people of the southern Plateau.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film is currently restricted due to sensitive content. It includes film footage of the Washington State University (WSU) Department of Anthropology excavation of the Marmes Rockshelter site, with commentary from late WSU archaeologist, Richard D. Daugherty.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

This collection was digitized in December 2021; the mp4 video file is located in MASC’s archival digital storage.

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Preliminary Guide to the Marmes Rockshelter Excavation Film, circa 1960s (MS 2021.26)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

Location of Collection

(MASC STAFF USE) W4:7:4:2

Acquisition Information

The WSU Anthropology Museum donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2021 (MS.2021.26).

Related Materials

Richard D. Daugherty Papers, 1944-1985 (Cage 583)

Richard D. Daugherty Papers, 1948-2012 (Cage 808)

Preliminary Guide to the Richard D. Daugherty Papers, circa 1989-2006 (MS 2015.19)

Preliminary Guide to the Richard D. Daugherty Papers, circa 1948-2000s (MS 2022.09)

Preliminary Guide to the Washington State University Archaeology Films, 1960-1995 (MS 2021.23)

Dale R. Croes Papers, 1893-2020 (Cage 949)

Preliminary Guide to the Dale R. Croes Photographs, 2000-2022 (MSSM 103)

Preliminary Guide to the Dale R. Croes Maps, Charts, and Illustrations, 1979-2021 (MS 2021.07)

Preliminary Guide to the Dale R. Croes Digital Files, 1999-2020 (MS 2023.02)

"An Analysis of the Prehistoric Baskets from the Ozette Site, Cape Alava," Masters Thesis by Dale Ross Croes, 1972 (Cage 5100)

"The Marmes Burial Casts" by Gary S. Breschini, 1975 (Cage 5103)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Archaeology -- Northwest, Pacific

Corporate Names

Washington State University. Department of Anthropology -- Records and correspondence

Geographical Names

Marmes Rockshelter (Wash.)

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Daugherty, Richard D., 1922-2014 (creator)

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