Uncovering the Eden Points: A 1940 Archaeological Expedition in Farson, Wyoming
In short: This archival footage captures the 1940 University Museum expedition to the Finley site in Wyoming. Watch researchers uncover ancient artifacts and document a buffalo kill site, providing a rare look at the meticulous field methods used to identify the iconic Eden Points.
The 1940 Finley Expedition, likely filmed by Charles Bache, documents the excavation of a significant buffalo kill site near Farson, Wyoming. The team, including Linton Satterthwaite and Edgar B. Howard, focused on recovering stone artifacts known as Eden Points.
The footage provides a window into mid-century archaeological fieldwork, showing the team sifting through dirt, breaking clods, and carefully dusting samples. Beyond the technical work, the film captures the daily logistics of the expedition, from constructing sun shelters near the bone beds to visiting the nearby town of Farson.
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