The Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection in the UAlberta Department of Anthropology contains more than 10,000 prehistoric and historic objects from around the world. Artifacts include stone tools, pottery, faunal and botanical remains, and other items which help us to understand the role of material culture in past societies.
Notable artifacts include:
You can access digital images of the collection through the University of Alberta Library's Educational Resource Repository
Get familiar with your topic by researching in general anthropology resources, including:
Below are some databases useful specifically for archaeology:
Depending on your topic, you may also find the following guides useful in your research:
Below are some databases useful specifically for biological/physical anthropology:
Depending on your topic, you may also find the following guides useful in your research:
Below are some databases useful specifically for linguistic anthropology:
Depending on your topic, you may also find the following guides useful in your research:
Below are some databases useful specifically for sociocultural anthropology:
Looking for Ethnographies?
Ethnographies can be difficult to locate using library search tools.
Here are some tips for searching for them:
Depending on your topic, you may also find the following guides useful in your research: