Project University

PAUL

DeBARTHE, ARCHAEOLOGIST

Education:

B.A. Sociology, Graceland College, 1969. M.A. Anthropology (specializing in

Archaeology), 1977.

Recent Relevant Project Experience:

Project Archaeologist-

Provided expertise and on-site supervision of Phase I and II archaeological

field activities at an 1837 log house site in Northwest, Missouri between

1996 and 1997. Mr. DeBarthe led a team of students through all phases

(from reconnaissance to exploration) of a historically significant and

artifact rich site over a three-year period. He laid out the grid test

squares, trained new participants, gave on-site analysis of recovered

objects, supervised the cleaning and cataloging of artifacts. This

project conclusively demonstrated, through the use and methods of

archaeology,

that the log structure was constructed in 1837 by a significant religious

leader.

Mr. DeBarthe co-authored with his students the Phase I Archaeological

Reconnaissance Report and worked closely with the Project Historian and

editor to coordinate its publication.

Various Assignments-

Mr. DeBarthe has worked on or led a number of archaeological investigations

throughout the United States (including Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and

Illinois) and also abroad (Mexico and Polynesia). His extensive work

has ranged from Flowerdew Hundred s slave cabins in Virginia to a Native

American burial mound in Illinois, all the way to an early underwater

Polynesian site in Huahine working under the direction of Yoshimoto Sinoto.

His work included directing an eight-year project for the University of

Missouri through the Smith Center, at Nauvoo, Illinois which involved the

excavation of numerous 1840's era buildings in what was once one of the

largest cities in the State.

Affiliations:

Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, Chief Archaeologist and guest lecturer.

Publications:

Archaeological Reconnaissance of a Caldwell County, Missouri, Log House

(Independence, MO: Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, 1997).

1977 The Joseph Smith Homestead Complex, Nauvoo, Illinois: A Focus on

the Outbuildings. Robert Bray, ed. University of Missouri, Columbia.

1977 The 1977 Project at The Mansion House (N147-3). University of Missouri,

Columbia.

1979 The Smith Mansion Hotel Latrine and Other Discoveries of the 1978

Archaeological Project. Robert Bray, ed. University of Missouri, Columbia.

1988 Archaeology at the William Law Store (N-148-3). University of Missouri,

Columbia.

HISTORIAN RESUME FOR MICHAEL S. RIGGS

Michael S. Riggs Project Historian

Education:

B.S. Organizational Behavior, 1988 University of San Francisco.

M.A. Religious Studies, 1999 Park University.

Ph.D. Student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Current Position:

Director of the Far West Cultural Center, home of the 1837 Rich Log House (the only known extant building from the Far West Period of LDS Church history).

Field-Site Experience:

Project Historian-

Beginning in 2003, coordination of efforts between the Community of Christ Church (property owner of the Haun's Mill historical site in Caldwell County, Missouri) and the Far West Cultural Center to oversee activities for the in-progress archaeological investigation. This includes working closely with the Archaeologist to ensure; project health and safety, logistics, adult supervision of any underage participants, posting of field log reports on website and strategic planning.

Log House Project Historian-

Has directed the logistical activities and provided historical research for a three year (1996-1998) archeological investigation of an 1837 log house site in Northwest, Missouri. This location was the hub of an important settlement in the late 1830's and later also became the home-site of another prominent county resident. The site was assessed for its historical significance towards possible nomination for the National Historical Register. Mr. Riggs edited and contributed the Phase I Archeological Reconnaissance report following the first season's activities for publication. He wrote a detailed scope of work plan and schedule of activities for the second year's A Phase II Archaeological Exploration during the Summer of 1997. In the final year, in addition to scheduled Sunday activities, Mr. Riggs provided the on-site historical expertise in support of an intensive full week excavation. Throughout this project, Mr. Riggs has coordinated the logistical activities, on-site historical interpretation, supporting archival research, acted as land ownership liaison, directed media publicity (press releases and statements), and addressed public inquiries (including making community informational presentations).

Far West Burial Ground Project Historian-

Providing historical documentary and contextual research on a late 1830's burial site. This project is being conducted to assess it as a potential designated historic site for a major religious denomination. If selected a substantial memorial will be erected on which the identifiable names of those buried at the site will be listed (the original grave markers are no longer extant). Mr. Riggs' research has led to significant revisionist findings linking the surprisingly early impact of New England's Rural Cemetery Movement on this isolated Mid-Western community. He presented his initial findings to his peers in a paper entitled, A That They Might Rest Where the Ashes of the Latter-day Saints Are Reposed: Unearthing the History of the Far West Burial Ground, at the 1997 annual Mormon History Association meetings held at Omaha, Nebraska. His research was used in support of a "deep ground radar" survey of the burial ground site completed in March, 1999. A more detailed comprehensive submission was made December of 1999 in fulfillment of the independent project requirement of the MAR program at Park University.

Affiliations:

* John Whitmer Historical Association, 2001-2002 President, 2000-2001 President Elect and Program Chair for Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. 1998-2000 Member of the Board of Directors, 1998-2000 Book Review Editor for annual association journal and frequent conference presenter and commentator.

* Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, Former Board Member and guest lecturer.

* Mormon History Association. Annual meeting presenter and commentator.

* Unitarian Universalist Historical Society.

Publications:

* "Where Cain Killed Abel": Latter-day Saint Views on the Mormon Surrender of Far West and Their Forced Expulsion From the State of Missouri. Undergraduate Senior Project submitted to the University of San Francisco, January 1988.

* The Economic Impact of Fort Leavenworth on Northwestern Missouri 1827-1838. Yet Another Reason for the Mormon War? Restoration Studies IV (Independence, MO: Herald House, 1988).

* "His Word Was as Good as His Note": The Impact of Justus Morse's Mormonism(s) on His Families. The John Whitmer Historical Association Journal (Volume 17, 1997).

* From the Daughters of Zion to The Banditti of the Prairies: Danite Influence on the Nauvoo Period. Restoration Studies VII (Independence, MO: Herald House, 1998).

* "That They Might Rest Where the Ashes of the Latter-day Saints Are Reposed": Mormon Burial Customs During The Far West Period, 1836-1839. In fulfillment of Park University MAR Program Independent Project Requirements 1999.

* "Thou Shall Become A Terror To False Spirits": From New Englander Mormons to Esoteric Cutlerite/RLDS, A Case Study in Early Mormon Folk Magic Beliefs. Special studies project in fulfillment of Restoration History course in MAR program 1999.

* Benign Voyeur: Twenty-four Years of Third-party Observations On the Ever-changing Community of Christ Church. The John Whitmer Historical Association Journal (Volume 23, 2003).

Papers Presented:

* Nauvoo's Kingdom of God on Earth and Back-to-Back Half Moons in the Iowan Firmament: New Insights Into Alpheus Cutler's Claims to Authority. Presented at Quincy, IL. MHA in 1989.

* The Cutlerites: A Microcosm of Early Mormon Folk Magic Beliefs. A paper presented to the Sunstone Theological Symposium West in Pasadena, CA. 1990.

* "Because of My Oath as a Danite': A Biographical and Sociological Sketch of Justus Morse." Presented at the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Mormon History Association, Claremont, California.

* "From the Daughters of Zion to 'The Banditti of the Prairies': Danite Influence on the Nauvoo Period." Presented at the 1994 Mormon History Association Meeting held at Park City, Utah.

* "That They Might Rest Where the Ashes of the Latter-day Saints are Reposed': Unearthing the History of the Far West, Missouri, Cemetery." Co-written with Leslie A. Brooks, presented at the 1997 Mormon History Association Meeting at Omaha, Nebraska.

* "Guymon's Horse Mill in Caldwell, County, Missouri and the Notorious Case of Aaron Lyon." Co-written with John E. Thompson, presented at the 1997 Mormon History Association Meeting at Omaha, Nebraska.

* Nineteenth Century Accusations of Female Witchcraft: A Cutlerite/Mormon Example. Given at JWHA Lamoni meeting in 1998.

* "Beyond the Demise of the New Mormon History." Delivered at the 1999 John Whitmer Historical Association Meeting held at Camp Doniphan, Missouri.

* "The Quest For Zion in Missouri 1831-1838: Ethnic Cleansing, Lessons Learned and The Future Challenge." Presentation made to the 2001 International Youth Forum held at the Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, Missouri.

* Benign Voyeur: Twenty-four Years of Third-party Observations On the Ever-changing Community of Christ Church. Presidential Address delivered at the 30th annual meeting of the John Whitmer Historical Association held at Nauvoo, Ill. 28 September 2002.

* Moderated "Round Table Discussion" on the historiography of "Missouri Mormon Danites." The distinguished panel consisted of; D. Michael Quinn, Stephen C. LeSueur, William G. Hartley and Alexander L. Baugh. This plenary session was part of the 31st annual meeting of the John Whitmer Historical Association held at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, September 26, 2003.

* Pony Express Museum, St. Joseph, Missouri. Tuesday Night Lecture Series, January 13, 2004

Other Information:

* Mr. Riggs is the owner of an extensive private library consisting of more than 1,500 books, pamphlets and manuscripts relating primarily to early American religious history.

* Mr. Riggs has extensive private sector program/operational management experience derived from a 15 year career in the environmental consulting industry.

* A Reader at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, Mr. Riggs has also researched at; the Bancroft Library, The University of California Berkley, the New England Historic Genealogical Society Library in Boston, The Library Archives of the Community of Christ Church, University of Utah Special Collections, Brigham Young University Special Collections, LDS Church Archives and many other special collection repositories throughout the United States.

To reserve your place at the Archaeology Camp, contact:

Far West Cultural Center

3500 S.W. Duroc Road

Kingston, Missouri 64650

phone: 816-***-****

e-mail: *******@*******.***

Contact this candidate