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]
Elizabeth Baldwin Garland | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1930 Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2020 (aged 89) |
| Education | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology, anthropology, geology |
| Institutions | Western Michigan University |
Biography
editGarland 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]
Select publications
edit- Garland, Elizabeth B.; et al., eds. (1996). Investigating the Archaeological Record of the Great Lakes State: Essays in Honor of Elizabeth Baldwin Garland. New Issues Poetry and Prose. p. 500. ISBN 978-0897222419.
- Elizabeth B., ed. (1990). Late Archaic And Early Woodland Adaption In The Lower St. Joseph River Valley, Berrien County, Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation. p. 507.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Lee, Marie. "WMU honors archaeologist as Outstanding Emeritus Scholar". WMU News. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ a b c Mangold, BIll (29 January 2016). "Elizabeth Baldwin Garland". TrowelBlazers. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Elizabeth Baldwin Garland (Betsy) 1930–2020" (PDF). Midwestern Archaeology. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "In Memoriam, Winter 2022". Alumnae Memorials. Retrieved 21 November 2023.