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Sourcing Shell and Shell-Tempered Artifacts Using Laser Ablation (2009-02)

On July 10, 2009 By NCPTT

This project involved developing a new method for using the chemical content of freshwater mussel shell as a means of sourcing prehistoric, shell-tempered pottery and shell artifacts to their places of origin. By extension, this means that prehistoric trade and exchange networks can be mapped out.

Because each waterway is chemically different to some extent, and because mussels incorporate the chemicals into their shells, it is theoretically possible to identify where shell artifacts or shell-tempered pottery was made by chemically analyzing the shell.

Documentation of Timbisha Shoshone Traditional Cultural Sites Using Video and GIS Technology

On January 1, 2009 By Mary Striegel

The grant allowed for documentation of traditional language, foods, music and the cultural landscapes associated with the Timbisha Shoshone people in their aboriginal territories.

PTT Products: Catalog of Publications and Products

On September 22, 2008 By NCPTT

This publication contains a partial listing of the products and publications available through the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. Some products are available by download only.

2009 PTT Grants Call for Proposals

On August 1, 2008 By NCPTT

The 2009 PTT Grants program seeks innovative projects that advance the application of science and technology to historic preservation.

$165,415 Released for the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training Grants Program

On July 9, 2008 By NCPTT

More than $165,000 will fund research to protect America’s historic legacy as part of the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training’s PTT Grants program.

2009 Call for Proposals

On July 2, 2008 By NCPTT

NCPTT seeks innovative projects that advance the application of science and technology to historic preservation.

PTT Board Convened

On May 1, 2008 By NCPTT

The National Preservation Technology and Training Board convened on April 15-16 at NCPTT’s headquarters in Natchitoches, La.

Protocol for Emergency Washing Drying and Sterilizing Historically Significant Books

On February 15, 2008 By NCPTT

NCPTT received a final report from a PTT Grants project, “Protocol for Emergency Washing, Drying, and Sterilization of Historically Significant Books” by the University of Utah’s Marriott Library.

High Definition Heritage Network Webinar

On January 22, 2008 By NCPTT

Approximately 90 people attended a NCPTT-funded webinar on high definition documentation in archeology on Nov. 14 and 15.

Development of a Rapid Indicator of Biodeterioration of Historic Stone

On January 11, 2008 By Mary Striegel

Development of a Rapid Indicator of Biodeterioration of Historic Stone. Ralph Mitchell, principal investigator, and Christopher J. McNamara, of Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences worked to identify microbial species for possible use as a microbiological indicator for identification of stone deterioration.