Duncan Wilkie Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2004.003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Dr. Wilkie’s original donation consists of Cultural Resource Surveys conducted by Dr. Wilkie from 1976 to 1986. The collection received in 2004 contained additional Cultural Resource Surveys that were integrated with the original donations into Series I. Also added at this time were slides, photographs, negatives, maps, and additional papers, which consist of the Series II to XI. Some of the main archaeology excavation information found in this collection includes Dr. Wilkie’s work at the Towosahgy State Historic Site, the Hunze-Evans site, and the Trail of Tears State Park, all of which are located in southern Missouri. The photographs and negatives are cross-referenced in Appendix B. Some of the slides are identical to the photographs and negatives in the collection, but have not been cross-referenced.

Dates

Creation: 1976-1988

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions due to equipment necessary to view Series X, Media. The 33 mm. film reels require a film projector and the 5” floppy discs require an appropriate machine. Please contact Special Collections and Archives in advance of requesting materials.

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Wilkie served as an associate professor in the sociology, anthropology, and social work department at Southeast Missouri State University from 1976 to 1988. During his time at the University, Wilkie assisted in multiple archaeology summer schools at the Hunze-Evans site south of Cape Girardeau. Wilkie also did contract archaeology work during which he conducted surveys in the Southeastern Missouri region. After leaving Southeast Missouri State University in 1988, Wilkie was hired on as an associate professor at Plymouth State College, Plymouth, New Hampshire. In 1992 he began work as a VTrans Archaeology Officer for the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Wilke plans to retire in 2009.

Extent

19.5 Linear Feet

5 map folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A compilation of materials related to Dr. Duncan Wilkie’s archaeological work in southeastern Missouri. Includes contract and academic work with Southeast Missouri State University, photographs, slides, maps, reports, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

Provenance

Southeast Missouri State University Special Collections and Archives acquired the collection in two phases from Dr. Duncan Wilkie, the first in the 1990s and second in 2004.