Elizabeth Baldwin Garland (May 5, 1930 – March 31, 2020) was an American archaeologist known for her expertise on Great Lakes prehistory and the archaeology of Michigan.^[1] She was the author of a number of scholarly publications.^[2]

Biography

Garland earned a BS in geology from Wellesley College, an MA in Anthropology from Radcliffe College, and a PhD from Harvard in anthropology in 1967.^[2]

In 1964, Garland was offered a teaching position in the anthropology department at Western Michigan University (WMU).^[1] She was the first archaeologist on the faculty at WMU. In 1966, Garland helped create WMU's archaeology program in the department of anthropology, as well as a joint field school with Michigan State University.^[1]

Garland led numerous excavations in Michigan, including several surveys of the Kalamazoo River basin.^[1] She founded a chapter of the Michigan Archaeological Society and was named president of the Conference on Michigan Archaeology in 1976. She served as president of the Archaeology Conference until 1980.^[1][2]

"Among the accomplishments Garland is noted for, is her work with students. Garland became a powerful mentor to many students, particularly women, who have gone on to pursue careers in archaeology".^[1]

Garland retired from teaching in 1992. In 2002, Garland was named Outstanding Emeritus Scholar by Western Michigan University.^[1]

Garland died on March 31, 2020, at the age of 89.^[3][4]

Select publications

• Garland, Elizabeth B.; et al., eds. (1996). Investigating the Archaeological Record of the Great Lakes State: Essays in Honor of Elizabeth Baldwin Garland. New Issues Poetry and Prose. p. 500. ISBN 978-0897222419.
• Elizabeth B., ed. (1990). Late Archaic And Early Woodland Adaption In The Lower St. Joseph River Valley, Berrien County, Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation. p. 507.

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