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The Great Famine Memorial Project in San Francisco, CA

PI: Mark Selverston
Co-PIs: Dana Shew
Department: Anthropological Studies Center
College or Division: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Sponsor: SD Mayer & Associates LLP
Calendar Start & End Date: -
Funding Amount: $57,377

The Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) will develop & implement an Archeological Testing Plan, conduct Archaeological Testing Fieldwork, Results reporting, possible Preservation & Data Recovery for the Irish Famine Memorial project. The area is sensitive for historic era human remains and cemetery infrastructure associated with San Francisco City Cemetery. The testing program will assess the presence, integrity, and significance of archaeological resources and implement appropriate treatment and/or recovery methods per CEQA guidelines.