Archaeology and New Orleans Clean Up

The New York Times today has a profile of Shannon Lee Dawdy, an archaeologist with a long professional relationship with the city of New Orleans. Dr. Dawdy, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, is working with FEMA on the relief effort in the city, lending her expertise to preserve New Orleans' many historical elements. Last year after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, she wrote an opinion piece on About.com, reflecting on what she loved best about New Orleans, entitled New Orleans Lost and Found: A Tradition of Rebirth. It's heartfelt message resonates with hope and admiration for a hard-tried city.

Archaeologist in New Orleans Finds a Way to Help the Living - New York Times