Billings Curation Center 

The Billings Curation Center is the main repository for archeological and ethnographic collections recovered from the BLM-administered public lands in Montana and the Dakotas. Montana archaeology spans more than 11,000 years and is represented by numerous bison kills, tipi rings, rock art, cairn monuments, and battle sites.  Each yields a variety of cultural materials and information about the past. Items in the collections represent a variety of artifacts and time periods: Early Paleo-Indian Goshen Late Prehistoric side-notched points Bison bones Complete bone tools Early pottery Rock art European trade beads Homesteaders' material The Billings Curation Center invites professional researchers, archaeologists, and university students to utilize the available resources. Mission Statement Scope of Collections Statement Contact Us:   Gary P.Smith 406-896-5214 David K.Wade 406-896-5213 Curation Lab 406-896-5269 Curation Storage 406-896-5215 Fax 406-896-5317 Email MT_SO_Bcc@blm.gov

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