The Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson Dugout Dwelling

In 2002, archaeologist Donald Linebaugh (formerly at the University of Kentucky and now at the University of Maryland) conducted archaeological research, including historical background and excavation of the ruins of a dugout dwelling, built in western Minnesota by Lars and Anna Byberg Christopherson about 1870 and used for at least a decade. The project engaged the resources of numerous descendants of Anna and her two husbands, for oral history, documentary research, and excavation. These photographs were provided by Donald Linebaugh (c) 2003.

• Dugout Dwellings: Pioneer Housing in 19th Century Minnesota, is a summary of the project

For Further Reading

D.W. Linebaugh. 2005. Excavating the Dugout House of Norwegian Immigrant Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson.Historical Archaeology 39(2):63-88.