Ralph S. Solecki archaeological surveys
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The Ralph S. Solecki archaeological surveys include two folders containing copies of reports drawn up by Solecki in 1977 for the Red Hook Water Pollution Control Project, which was undertaken by the New York City Department of Water Resources to assess the impact of sewer construction in Brooklyn. The surveys contain historical and geological information, as well as analyses of street pavings and sewer routes, concerning areas in the Brooklyn neighorhoods of Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Fulton Ferry Landing, and DUMBO.
Biographical Note
Ralph S. Solecki, Ph.D. (b. 1917) is an archaeologist and professor emeritus at Columbia University. He has conducted excavations in the United States, the Middle East, and eastern Europe. He is most well-known for his excavations at Shanidar Cave in the Zagros Mountains of Iraq during the 1950s, which were integral to the study of Neanderthals. In 1977, Solecki conducted an archeaological survey of several areas of Brooklyn for the Red Hook Water Pollution Control Project, which was initiated by the New York City Department of Water Resources to assess the impact of sewer construction in Brooklyn.
Sources:
- Hirst, K. Kris. "Ralph Stefan Solecki [b. 1917]." Accessed September 7, 2010. http://archaeology.about.com/od/archaeologistss/g/soleckirs.htm.
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The Ralph S. Solecki archaeological surveys include two folders containing copies of reports drawn up by Solecki in 1977 for the Red Hook Water Pollution Control Project, which was undertaken by the New York City Department of Water Resources to assess the impact of sewer construction in Brooklyn. The surveys contain historical and geological information, as well as analyses of street pavings and sewer routes, concerning areas in the Brooklyn neighorhoods of Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Fulton Ferry Landing, and DUMBO. Specific streets surveyed include Nevins Street, Fulton Street, Joralemon Street, Atlantic Avenue, Furman Street, and Plymouth Street. There is also information on the history and geology of the Gowanus Canal. Finally, the surveys also include photographs, hand-drawn maps and diagrams, and copied illustrations.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
In accordance with conditions set forth by the donor, this collection is not to be published or reproduced.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Ralph S. Solecki archaeological surveys, ARC.092, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Robert Solecki, 1978 and 1979.
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Processing Information
Minimally processed to the collection level.
The collection combines the accessions 1978.175 and 1979.003.
