VERGIL E. NOBLE, Ph.D., RPA Archeologist, National Historic Landmarks Program
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Curriculum Vitae 2016 VERGIL E. NOBLE, Ph.D., RPA Archeologist, National Historic Landmarks Program USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Archeological Center Federal Building, Room 474, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508-3873 E-MAIL: [email protected] VOICE: 402-437-5392 x 108 FAX: 402-437-5098 EDUCATION: Michigan State University (1970-74, 1975-84) B.Sc. anthropology, 1974 (cum laude) M.A. anthropology, 1979 (historical archaeology) Ph.D. anthropology, 1983 (historical archaeology) Dissertation: Functional Classification and Intra-Site Analysis in Historical Archaeology: A Case Study from Ft. Ouiatenon, under the direction of Dr. Charles E. Cleland Post-doctoral study in history, 1983-1984 (archives administration & early Modern Europe) CURRENT POSITIONS: Archeologist (GS-0193-11/12/13), Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC), Lincoln, Nebraska (GS-11: 4/13/87-6/29/91, 40 hrs/wk; GS-12: 6/30/91-10/20/96, 40 hrs/wk; GS-13: 10/21/96-pres, 40hrs/wk) Adjunct Professor of Anthropology (Graduate Faculty), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1987-present) CURRENT MAJOR NPS DUTIES: Monitor the condition of 71 archeological National Historic Landmarks in the 13 Midwest Region states and provide technical assistance on preservation, protection, and interpretation of those properties to their stewards; identify, study, and nominate nationally significant archeological properties for NHL designation in collaboration with property owners, State/Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, scholars, and other preservation partners. Editorial supervision for all MWAC technical reports (ca. 20-30/year). Occasional short-term field and laboratory assignments in areas of expertise. Acting Center Manager rotation (1996-present). PRIOR MAJOR NPS DUTIES: While GS-11 Archeologist and GS-12 Supervisory Archeologist (April 1987-October 1996; 40 hrs/wk), I held primary responsibility for investigation of Historic period sites in the 13-state NPS Midwest Region, including fur trading posts, presidential homes, other 19th-century structures undergoing restoration, several lighthouses on Lake Superior, the Ohio and Erie Canal, Civil War battlefields, and similar sites. Conducted archeological inventory and evaluation field projects throughout the region at such parks as Lincoln Home NHS, James A Garfield NHS, Ulysses S Grant, NHS William Howard Taft NHS, Harry S Truman NHS, Cuyahoga Valley NP, Pipestone NMon, Grand Portage NMon, Pictured Rocks NL, Indiana Dunes NL, St Croix NSR, Arkansas Post NMem, Wilson’s Creek NB, Pea Ridge NB, Scotts Bluff NMon, Agate Fossil Beds NMon, George Rogers Clark NHP, Hopewell Culture NHP, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Gateway Arch), Isle Royale NP, Apostle Islands NL, and Keewenaw NHP. Responsible for supervision of all associated laboratory work and report preparation, completing approximately 20 technical reports on investigations and numerous other letter reports for shorter projects. Employed knowledge of cultural resource laws, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) in performing duties. Served as NHPA Section 106 advisor to 10 MWR parks. As Program Manager (GS-13, Supervisory Archeologist) for Archeological Information and Operations (October 1996-September 2000; 40 hrs/wk), supervised and evaluated all administrative personnel, report production staff, and GIS/IT staff (15-20 FTE); responsible for selection of new employees to fill vacancies in the program. Position was eliminated in 2000, and I was reassigned to NHL Program. Served as the Collateral- Duty Safety Officer for 17 years (1997-2014). PAST POSITIONS: University of Rhode Island-Narragansett Adjunct Professor (Graduate Faculty), Department of History (2008-2011) Midwest Archeological Center: Program Manager, Archeological Information and Operations (October 1996-September 2000; 40 hrs/wk) Illinois State University: Director, Midwestern Archeological Research Center (July 1, 1984- June 30, 1986; 40 hrs/wk) Assistant Professor, Dept of Sociology-Anthropology-Social Work (July 1984- June 1986) Michigan State University: Assistant Professor, Dept of Anthropology (September 1983-June 1984) Instructor, Dept of Anthropology (1983) Research Associate, MSU Museum (1983-1984) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Professional Archaeologist, Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Center for French Colonial Studies (CFCS), Founding Member, 1983-present Midwest Archaeological Conference (MAC), Founding Member, 2002-present Society for American Archaeology (SAA), 1977-present Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA), 1975-present AWARDS AND CITATIONS: 2011 Carol V. Ruppé Distinguished Service Award, “for exceptional and sustained service to the programs, professionalism, and governance of the society,” SHA. 1997 STAR Award for program development, USDI-NPS, MWAC. 1996 Employee of the Year Award (Professional/Scientific Category), Omaha-Lincoln Federal Executive Assn. 1995 Presidential Recognition Award, Society of Professional Archeologists. 1993 Special Achievement Award, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, USDI-NPS. 1987 Certificate of Merit for “significant contributions to historic preservation,” Illinois Historic Pres. Agency. 1985 Research Initiation Award for program development, Illinois State University. - 2 - MAJOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICES HELD IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 2014-2015 Member, Standards Board, RPA 2011-pres. Member, Ethics Committee, SHA 2008-pres. Parliamentarian, SHA 2003 Immediate Past President, SHA 2002 President, SHA 2001 President-Elect, SHA 1998-2000 Board of Directors (SHA Rep), RPA 1997-2001 Reviews Editor, Historical Archaeology, SHA 1997-1998 Board of Directors (SHA Rep), Society of Professional Archeologists (SOPA) 1995-1997 Grievance Coordinator, SOPA 1995-1997 Board of Directors, SHA 1994-2014 Member, Journal and Co-Publications Editorial Advisory Committee, SHA 1994-1997 Memorials Editor, Historical Archaeology, SHA 1994-1997 Contributing Editor, Central Great Plains Current Research, SHA Newsletter, SHA 1991-1993 Board of Directors (At-Large), SOPA 1985-1987 Councilor, Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (National Register Review Board) 1985-1987 Board of Directors, Center for French Colonial Studies 1984-1997 Member, Newsletter Editorial Advisory Committee, SHA (includes service as Midwest Current Research Coordinator, 1984-1990, and Central Plains Current Research Coordinator, 1991-1997) 1984-1993 Contributing Editor, Midwest Current Research, SHA Newsletter, SHA MAJOR COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 2012-2013 Nominations Committee, MAC 2007 Newsletter Editor Search Committee, SHA 2004 Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology, St. Louis, SHA 2003 Journal Editor Search Committee, SHA 2003 Nominations and Elections Committee, SHA 2001 Association Management Contractor Search Committee, SHA 2001 Nominations Committee, MAC (founding leadership) 2001 Solicitation for Composition/Layout Services, Historical Archaeology, SHA 1996-1997 Procedures Manual Coordinator, SHA 1995-1996 Awards Committee, SOPA 1994-1996 Membership Committee, SHA 1993 Program Coordinator, Conf. on Historical and Underwater Archaeology, Kansas City, SHA 1991-1993 Membership Committee, SOPA 1989-1990 Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel Relations, SOPA OTHER COMMITTEE SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Society for Historical Archaeology Awards Committee, Development Committee, Inter-Society Relations Committee (SAA Liaison, Midwest Archaeological Conference Liaison), Student Paper Prize Committee, Book Award Committee, Conference Committee, History Committee Society for American Archaeology Professional Development Committee Midwest Archaeological Conference Steering Committee for founding of the organization (2001) - 3 - PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEETINGS: • Attended 39 annual meetings of the SHA, 1976-2012, 2015-2016; presented 12 papers or posters; organized and chaired 3 topical symposia and 3 luncheon workshops; discussed 7 symposia; participated in 5 discussion panels; various committee and official activities. Selected paper titles available upon request. • Attended 24 annual meetings of the SAA, 1983-1987, 1989-2007, 2009-10; presented 6 papers or posters; conducted 1 workshop; participated in 2 discussion panels; chaired 1 general session; co-organized and chaired 1 symposium; discussed 1 symposium; various committee activities. Selected paper titles available upon request. PROFESSIONAL PEER REVIEW SERVICE: • Articles submitted for publication in the journals Historical Archaeology (6), American Antiquity (1), Plains Anthropologist (1), The Michigan Archaeologist (1), and The Historian (1). • Book manuscripts submitted to Smithsonian Institution Press (5), Cranbrook Institute Press (1), and University of Nebraska Press (3). • Grant proposals submitted to the National Geographic Society (2) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (3). • External review for faculty promotion (1) and tenure (1) at request of academic institutions. • External member of selection committee for Archaeology Dept Head, Minnesota Historical Society, 2002. • Evaluation of nominee for MacArthur Fellowship, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 2009. RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE/MAJOR GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: More than 35 years’ experience directing large-scale archeological surveys and field excavations in the upper Great Lakes, central Great Plains,