Elizabeth Baldwin Garland
Elizabeth Baldwin Garland (May 5, 1930 – March 31, 2020) was an American archaeologist known for her expertise on Great Lakes prehistory and the archaeology of Michigan.[1] She was the author of a number of scholarly publications.[2] BiographyGarland 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] Garland died on March 31, 2020, at the age of 89.[3][4] Select publications
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