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Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-4222-1544, 0009-0007-5432-355X
Publication Date
2026
Keywords
Sylvester Manor, Historical Archaeology, GIS Data
Disciplines
Archaeological Anthropology | United States History
Description
Photographs of site datums used during UMass Boston archaeological work at Sylvester Manor. File names contain the datum name followed by a sequential number. Each datum contains a set of multiple photographs showing its location at a near and far scale, illustrating its exact spot and place in the broader landscape, respectively. Some datums have photographs showing how the survey rod needs to be placed, and some have images that include a pin flag with the datum name written on it. Includes zipped folder.
Grant/Award Number and Agency
Mellon Foundation Grant to support the historic Manor House renovation and expanded History & Heritage Department programming and staffing.
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Recommended Citation
Steinberg, John M.; Schoenfelder, John; Torrini, Chiara M.; Kinney, Joseph E.; Mrozowski, Stephen; Landon, David B.; and Lee, Nedra, "Datum Reference Photos from Sylvester Manor UMass Boston Archaeological Work, Shelter Island, NY" (2026). Data and Datasets. 6.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/data/6
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