David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility

The ASC’s Collection Facility is one of the largest such facilities in northern California. It contains more than 500 individual collections that are used for research and education. In 2004, we opened the new David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility building. Although the building does not fully meet 36CFR79 standards (it has no climate control), it is alarmed, staffed, has a fire-suppression system, and is supported by an endowment of almost $600,000 from curation fees. At present the building’s 1500 square-foot ground floor is devoted to existing collections; in 2008 an additional 2000 square feet on the second floor will be available for future collections.

For collection and curation information, please contact the Collections Facility Manager, Erica Gibson.