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.Images 1-9 of 9
- Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson [1847-1918] Norwegian Pioneer Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson [1847-1918] (taken ca 1910)
- Commemorative PlaqueCommemorative Plaque of the 1870 Dugout Dwelling of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson
- Conjectural DrawingConjectural Drawing of the Dugout Dwelling of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson, by Steve Culler
- Site Plan of the ExcavationsSite Plan of the 1870 Dugout Dwelling of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson
- View of Depression Prior to ExcavationDugout Dwelling of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson, before Excavation
- Excavation in ProgressDescendants of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson excavate her ca 1870s dugout dwelling.
- Iron Knife Handle and Copper Alloy Grommet Iron Knife Handle and Copper Alloy Grommet from the 1870 Dugout Dwelling
- Artifacts from the Dugout - Cut NailsCut Nails from the Anna Byberg Christopher Goulson Dugout House Excavations
- 1880s Frame Farmhouse Residence 1880s Frame Farmhouse Residence of Anna Byberg Christopherson Goulson
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