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Tree rings and radiocarbon dates

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The concept of dendrochronology which made possible archaeologists' use of radiocarbon dating is discussed. The research of the astronomer AE Douglass in 1901 represented the first detailed study of tree rings and Willard LIbby introduced radiocarbon dating in the late 1940s with his method of dating organic remains.

Author: Michael, Henry N.
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2000
Usage, Radiocarbon dating, Dendrochronology

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Frederica De Laguna:Honorary curator, American section

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The famous anthropologist of Alaska's native people, Frederica De Laguna was affiliated to the Penn museum from the early 1930s. She was an inspiration and a guide to the students and colleagues and was like a bridge for generations, in the study of American anthropology.

Author: Adelman, Jean
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2005
Biography, Personality profile, Women anthropologists, Laguna, Frederica De

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Nothern exposure

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Two documentary films, 'Nanook of the North' and 'The Fast Runner' are discussed. The difference between the stories of the two films is explained.

Author: Tiro, Karim M.
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2003
Comparative analysis, Documentary films, Documentary movies

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