Montana History Foundation
Using Technology for Cemetery Preservation
Cemeteries provide a lasting reminder of earlier generations, but are often in a state of neglect and disrepair. However, there are several innovative technologies available to help locate, map, protect and preserve these sacred spaces.
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This resource webpage and training video are the result of a Cemetery Preservation Technology Workshop hosted by the Montana History Foundation in June 2018.
In Search of Amelia Earhart
International Expedition
Forensic Dogs Locate Spot Where Amelia Earhart May Have Died. ICF canines searched a remote Pacific island for any signs of the famous, ill-fated pilot.
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The dogs—four border collies named Marcy, Piper, Kayle, and Berkeley—arrived on the island on June 30 as part of an expedition sponsored by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) and the National Geographic Society.
Pauper Cemetery
Hidalgo County Texas
Historic Preservation
Dr. Russ Skowronek has been a friend for many years and in the beginning of ICF he assisted us in getting involved with projects by introducing us to Native American monitors and archaeologists.
Malakoff Diggins State Park
Gold Rush History Preservation
In May, ICF sent three teams to search a part Malakoff Diggins State Park for historic and prehistoric burials. We were only a part of a larger group effort to search and help preserve our history by identifying features and artifacts.
Rohnert Park
Prehistoric Burial Construction Mitigation
This construction mitigation project is confidential.
Santa Inés
Mission
Historic Documentation
Sheila Benedict wants to know where all the bodies are buried. Last week she got some help from Asha, 2, Jasper and Piper, both 6, and 8-year-old Bailey.