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The UWAC Collections Management Policy document, outlining policies relating to the Anthropology Collections at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

This form is used by the UWAC to track processing methods used on an archaeological collection (including potentially harmful treatments or treatments that could affect future research techniques).

This form is used by the UWAC as an overview of the final deposit of a CRM firm for a previously signed curation agreement.

This is an example that could be used to document and catalog an archaeological collection. As each site and excavation circumstance is unique, variations on the columns (fields) is acceptable, as long as the catalog includes: a unique number for each specimen, provenience information, and a description of each artifact. Additional data is very useful to future researchers, and is usually available based on the final site report submitted by the CRM firm.

This document provides detailed instructions on the proper organization, storage, and documentation of archaeological collections that will be deposited in the UW Anthropology Collections. This document is primarily used by Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firms in association with Curation Agreements or federal Repository Agreements.

This fillable PDF form is used by cultural resource management (CRM) firms to receive approval for curation from a repository prior to starting a federally- or state-mandated archaeological survey. Completion and submission of the form does not guarantee acceptance. A completed and signed form is required for all projects involving a Public Lands Permit in the state of Wisconsin, although planning for long-term storage for all projects is advised, per professional best practices.