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Dolores Project Archaeology; Archaeological excavation, McPhee Reservoir area Part 1
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This film contains footage of an archaeological excavation in the McPhee Reservoir area. Footage includes workers excavate pit house. Workers encase earth sample in plaster and fabric. Large cave (LeMoc Ruin), with archaeological site, on wall above McPhee Dam site. Workers excavate inside cave. Official in charge describes activities on camera. -- "Durango West" sign, housing development west of Durango, Co. McPhee Dam site area, Dolores River Canyon. Archaeological excavation, Dolores River Canyon. Workers excavate Anasazi pit house. Workers measure pit house ruin, Dolores River Canyon. Large kiva being excavated. Close up of excavation work.
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Records of the Bureau of Reclamation
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Moving Images Relating to Reclamation
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