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My Early Years at The University of Western Ontario

My Early Years at The University of Western Ontario

by Bill Finlayson | Sep 23, 2019 | Reflections and My Early Experiences

In the spring of 1973, I had finished writing my comprehensive examinations for my Ph.D. degree at the University of Toronto and was starting to think about finding a permanent job. I had two tentative offers of employment, one from Don MacLeod working for the Ontario...
Draper Site Excavations – Trials and Tribulations

Draper Site Excavations – Trials and Tribulations

by Bill Finlayson | Sep 10, 2019 | Draper and Duffin Creek Archaeology

One of the challenges in undertaking the excavations at the Draper site in 1975 and 1978 was ensuring the safe operation of the dig, the security of the excavations, and providing accommodations and meals for our crews which at times numbered up to 60 people. As...

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