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.
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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
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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, and Mississippi River valley. As Director, Midwestern Archeological Research Center, Illinois State University (1984-1986), supervised and coordinated all research and support staff (30-40 FTE); served as Principal Investigator and fiscal agent for more than 30 successfully completed research grant acquisitions with awards totaling over $1,000,000. While Program Manager, Archeological Information and Operations, at MWAC (1996-2000), 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 program.
GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS/DISSERTATION COMMITTEE SERVICE:
David L. Miller, History (Historical Archaeology), Illinois State University, M.A., 1985 Katherine R. Cleek, Anthropology, University of Nebraska, M.A., 2004 Keely Rennie-Tucker, Anthropology, University of Nebraska, M.A., 2010 Alicia Caporaso, Oceanography (Underwater Archaeology), University of Rhode Island, Ph.D., 2011 Jennifer Hildebrand, Anthropology, University of Nebraska, M.A., 2012
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK NOMINATIONS:
• Menoken Indian Village Site, Burleigh County, North Dakota. Coordinated and edited revised documentation (new area of significance under Criterion 6) prepared by Stanley A. Ahler (PaleoCultural Research Group) for the existing NHL, revision and update approved 04/05/05. • Silver Mound Archeological District, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Coordinated and edited new nomination prepared by Robert Boszhardt and Dillon Carr (University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse), designated 02/17/06. • New Philadelphia Townsite, Pike County, Illinois. Coordinated and edited new nomination prepared by Charlotte King (University of Maryland), designated 01/16/09.
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• Grand Mound (Smith Site), Koochiching County, Minnesota. Coordinated and edited new nomination prepared by David Mather (Mather Heritage Group, LLC), designated 06/23/11. • Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry, Dunn County, North Dakota. Coordinated and edited new nomination prepared by Damita Hiemstra Engel (Metcalf Archaeological Consultants), designated 07/13/11. • Davis Oriole Earthlodge, Mills County, Iowa. Coordinated and edited nomination prepared by Cynthia Peterson (University of Iowa), designated 10/16/12. • Man Mound, Sauk County, Wisconsin. Coordinated and edited nomination prepared by Amy L. Rosebrough (Wisconsin Historical Society), approved by Landmarks Committee 11/17/15, passed NPS Advisory Board review 6/2/16, pending designation by Secretary of Interior Jewell. • Kimball Village Site, Plymouth County, Iowa. Coordinated and edited nomination prepared by Lynn Alex (University of Iowa), passed Landmarks Committee review May 10, 2016, pending NPS advisory Board Review. • Biesterfeldt Site, Ransom County, Iowa. Compiled and authored nomination, tentatively scheduled for Landmarks Committee review at fall 2016 meeting. • Rock Island Site II, Door County, Wisconsin. Authored nomination tentatively scheduled for fall 2017 Landmarks Committee Meeting. • Ft. Ouiatenon Site, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Authored nomination in development, probable expansion as district to include nearby native village sites. • Buxton Historic Townsite, Monroe County, Iowa. Co-authored nomination in development.
PUBLICATIONS:
Monographs, Articles in Refereed Journals, Book Chapters, and Encyclopedia Entries:
1. Noble, V. E., On Planning and Preservation. Historical Archaeology 13:120-123. 1979. (Article)
2. Noble, V. E., Functional Classification and Intra-Site Analysis in Historical Archaeology: A Case Study from Fort Ouiatenon. University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor. 1983. (Dissertation)
3. Noble, V. E., In Dire Straits: Subsistence at Mackinac. The Michigan Archaeologist 29(3):29-48. 1983. (Article)
4. von Frese, R. R. B., and Noble, V. E., Magnetometry for Archaeological Exploration of Historical Sites. Historical Archaeology 18(2):38-53. 1984. (Article)
5. Lees, W. B., and Noble, V. E. (editors), Methodological Approaches to Assessing Significance in Historical Archaeology. Historical Archaeology 24(2):9-54. 1990. (Thematic Issue of Journal)
6. Lees, W. B., and Noble, V. E., Other Questions that Count: Introductory Comments on Assessing Significance in Historical Archaeology. Historical Archaeology 24(2):10-13. 1990. (Article)
7. Noble, V. E., The Archaeology of American Canals. The Michigan Archaeologist 37(1):35-44. 1991. (Article)
8. Noble, V. E., Ouiatenon on the Ouabache: Archaeological Investigations at a Fur Trading Post on the Wabash River. In: French Colonial Archaeology: The Illinois Country and the Western Great Lakes , edited by J. A. Walthall, pp. 65-77. Univ. of Illinois Press, Urbana. 1991. (Book Chapter)
9. Noble, V. E., Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: A Plea for Change in the Practice of Historical Archaeology. Historical Archaeology 30(2):74-84. 1996. (Article)
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10. Noble, V. E., Eighteenth-Century Ceramics from Fort de Chartres III. Illinois Archaeology 9(1-2):36-78. 1997. (Article)
11. Majewski, T., and Noble, V. E., British Ceramics on the American Colonial Frontier, 1760-1800, in Old and New Worlds: Historical/Post Medieval Archaeology Papers from the Societies' joint conference at Williamsburg and London 1997 to mark thirty years of work and achievement, edited by G. Egan and R. L. Michael, pp. 299-309. Oxbow Books, Oxford, England, and David Brown Book Co., Oakville, CT. 1999. (Book Chapter)
12. Noble, V. E., J. C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology: Charles E. Cleland 2002. Historical Archaeology 36(4):1-9. 2002. (Award Testimonial)
13. Cleland, C. E., and Noble, V. E., Memorial: George Irving Quimby, 1913-2003. Historical Archaeology 38(2):124-132. 2004. (Obituary with Comprehensive Bibliography)
14. Noble, V. E., The Value of Reconstructions: An Archaeologist’s Perspective, in The Reconstructed Past: The Role of Reconstructions in the Public Interpretation of Archaeology and History, edited by J. H. Jameson , Jr., pp. 273-286. AltaMira Press, Walnut Creek, CA. 2004. (Book Chapter)
15. Lovis, W. A., and Noble, V. E., Charles E. Cleland: A Retrospective, in An Upper Great Lakes Archaeological Odyssey: Essays in Honor of Charles E. Cleland, edited by W. A. Lovis, pp. 1-13. Cranbrook Institute of Science and Wayne State University Press, Detroit, MI. 2004. (Book Chapter)
16. Noble, V. E., John L. Cotter Award in Historical Archaeology: Timothy E. Baumann 2006. Historical Archaeology 40(2):6-8. (Award Testimonial)
17. Scott, D. D., Roberts, K. M., and Noble, V. E. Under White Haven: An Archaeological Overview and Assessment of Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, St. Louis, Missouri. The Missouri Archaeologist 67:50-124. 2006. (Journal Issue)
18. Noble, V. E., Making Connections: Beyond the Confines of Compliance. Historical Archaeology 41(2):67- 71. 2007. (Forum Essay)
19. Noble, V. E., When the Legend Becomes Fact: Reconciling Hollywood Realism and Archaeological Realities, in Box Office Archaeology: Refining Hollywood’s Portrayal of the Past, edited by J. Schablitsky, pp. 223-244. Left Coast Press, Walnut Creek, CA. 2007. (Book Chapter)
20. Noble, V. E., Contact Period Culture Change, Population Decline, and Movement, in Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Midwest and Great Plains/Rocky Mountains, edited by F. P. McManamon, pp. 52-56. Greenwood Publishing, Westport, CT. 2009. (Solicited Encyclopedia Entry)
21. Noble, V. E., Lincoln Home National Historic Site, in Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Midwest and Great Plains/Rocky Mountains, edited by F. P. McManamon, pp. 190-193. Greenwood Publishing, Westport, CT. 2009. (Solicited Encyclopedia Entry)
22. Noble, V. E., A Conversation with Charles E. Cleland. Historical Archaeology 45(2):113-131. 2011. (Interview with an Introduction)
23. Noble, V. E., Post-Contact Cultural Dynamics in the Upper Great Lakes Region, in The Oxford Handbook of North American Archaeology, edited by T. Pauketat, pp. 422-433. Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., and New York. 2012. (Solicited Book Chapter)
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24. Noble, V. E., “Environmental Assessment,” in The Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management Section, pp. 2407-2408, Springer Science+Business Media. 2014. (Solicited Encyclopedia Entry)
25. Noble, V. E., “Historical Archaeology (Journal of the Society for Historical Archaeology)” in The Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology, Historical Archaeology Section, pp. 3389-3390, Springer Science+Business Media. 2014. (Solicited Encyclopedia Entry)
26. Noble, V. E., “Society for Historical Archaeology,” in The Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology, Historical Archaeology Section, pp. 6771-6773, Springer Science+Business Media. 2014. (Solicited Encyclopedia Entry)
27. Noble, V. E., “Carol V. Ruppé Distinguished Service Award: James Edward Ayres 2014.” Historical Archaeology 48(2):9-11. 2014. (Award testimonial)
28. Lees, W. B., and V. E. Noble, “J. C. Harrington Medal in Historical Archaeology: Douglas D. Scott 2015.” Historical Archaeology 49(2):1-9. 2015. (Award Testimonial)
Technical Reports:
1. Lovis, W. A., Martin, S. R., and Noble, V. E., An Archeological Inventory and Evaluation of Lands in Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests. Michigan State University [MSU] Museum, Archaeological Survey Report, No. 3. East Lansing. Submitted to USDA-Forest Service. 1975.
2. Lovis, W. A., Mainfort, R. C., and Noble, V. E., An Archaeological Inventory and Evaluation of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau and Benzie Counties. MSU Museum, Archaeological Survey Report, No. 5. East Lansing. Submitted to USDI-National Park Service [NPS]. 1976.
3. Noble, V. E., Geology of the Study Area. In: Archaeological Investigations within Fisherman's Island State Park: 1976 Season , edited by W. Lovis, pp. 15-23. MSU Museum Archaeological Survey Report, No. 10. East Lansing. Submitted to Michigan Department of Conservation. 1977.
4. Noble, V. E., Excavations at Fort Ouiatenon, 1977 Field Season. MSU Museum. East Lansing. Submitted to Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Lafayette, Indiana. 1978.
5. Noble, V. E., Excavations at Fort Ouiatenon, 1978 Field Season. MSU Museum. East Lansing. Submitted to Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Lafayette, Indiana. 1979.
6. Noble, V. E., Excavations at Fort Ouiatenon, 1979 Field Season. MSU Museum. East Lansing. Submitted to Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Lafayette, Indiana. 1980.
7. Noble, V. E., Excavations at Fort Ouiatenon, 1979 Field Season: Supplementary Report. MSU Museum, East Lansing. 1982.
8. Noble, V. E. (compiler), The Archaeological Investigation of Fort Ouiatenon (1717-1791): Papers from the Symposium. MSU Museum, East Lansing. 1982. (Conference Proceedings)
9. Gilmore, K., and Noble, V. E., Archaeological Testing at Fort St. Leon, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Contributions in Archaeology, No. 2. Institute of Applied Sciences, North Texas State University, Denton. Submitted to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1983.
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10. Noble, V. E., Report of an Archaeological Reconnaissance along the Illinois-Michigan Canal, Lockport, Illinois. Midwestern Archeological Research Center [MARC], Illinois State Univ [ISU], Normal. 1984.
11. Noble, V. E., Ingalls, M., and Trovato, R., Excavations at the John Marx Tannery (11-Wi-209) and the Boatyard Site (11-Wi-210), Lockport, Will County, Illinois. MARC, ISU, Normal. 1984.
12. McNerney, M., and Noble, V. E. (co-editor and contributor), An Inventory and Evaluation of Known Archaeological Resources in the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Illinois (2 vols.). American Resources Group, Ltd., Carbondale, Illinois. Submitted to NPS, Midwest Archeological Center [MWAC]. 1985.
13. Noble, V. E., Archaeological Investigations at Lock Number 1 of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lockport, Will County, Illinois. Submitted to Illinois Department of Conservation, Springfield. 1986.
14. Noble, V. E., Historic Archaeological Materials from the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. In: Report on a Systematic Archaeological Survey of Portions of the Illinois-Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor in Cook, Will, DuPage, Grundy and LaSalle Counties, Illinois (J. Hart and R. Jeske), pp. A1:1-8. Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Submitted to NPS, MWAC. 1987.
15. Noble, V. E., and Goodwin, R. C., Identification of Ceramics from the Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historic Park. R. C. Goodwin and Assocs., New Orleans. Submitted to NPS, SE Region. 1987.
16. Noble, V. E., Report of Archeological Monitoring at William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati, Ohio. MWAC Reports, NPS. 1987.
17. Noble, V. E., Report of an Archeological Survey along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Summit County, Ohio. MWAC Reports, NPS. 1988.
18. Noble, V. E., Further Archeological Investigations at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois: The 1987 Restoration Project. Occasional Studies in Anthropology, No. 22. MWAC, NPS. 1988.
19. Barr, K., Cook, E., Jeske, R., and Noble, V., Historic Occupations of Chain O' Lakes. In: The Archaeology of the Chain O' Lakes Region in Northeastern Illinois (edited by R. Jeske), pp. 92-102. Illinois Cultural Resources Study, No. 3. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Springfield. 1988.
20. Noble, V. E., Further Archeological Investigations along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Summit County, Ohio. MWAC Reports, NPS. 1989.
21. Noble, V. E., An Archeological Survey of Development Projects within Grand Portage National Monument, Cook County, Minnesota. MWAC Reports, NPS. 1989.
22. Noble, V. E., A Report on Archeological Investigations within the Grand Portage Depot (21CK6), Grand Portage National Monument: The Kitchen Drainage Project. MWAC Reports, NPS. 1990.
23. Anonymous, New Area Study: Fort Knox II, Vincennes, Indiana. National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, Omaha, Nebraska. 1990. (Congressionally Mandated Planning Document)
24. Noble, V. E., Final Report of an Archeological Survey along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath in Cuyahoga Valley NRA, Summit and Cuyahoga Counties, Ohio. Technical Report No. 13, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1992.
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25. Noble, V. E., Archeological Investigations at the Historic Frazee-Hynton House, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Technical Report No. 20, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1992.
26. Noble, V. E., The Archeological Investigation of Four Lighthouse Complexes at the Western End of Lake Superior: The 1988 Testing Program within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Technical Report No. 8, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1993.
27. Noble, V. E., Introduction. In: Locational Reconnaissance at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, by Alfred M. Lee, pp. 1-6. Technical Report No. 30. Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1994.
28. Noble, V. E., The 1992 Archeological Survey of Long Island, Lake Superior, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Technical Report 47. Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1996.
29. Noble, V. E., A Report on the 1991 Excavations at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, St. Louis, Missouri. Technical Report 49, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 1997.
30. Noble, V. E., Archeological Investigations Relating to Restoration of the Charles E. Arnold House, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois. Technical Report 71, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln. 2001.
31. Noble, V. E., Results of Archeological Testing at the Julia Sprigg House, 1992-1993, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Technical Report 74, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln. 2002.
32. Noble, V. E., Excavations at the Sarah Cook House (11SG267), Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois. Technical Report No. 92, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln. 2005.
33. Noble, V. E., Archeological Investigations at the Harriet Dean House (11SG272), Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois. Technical Report No. 93, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln. 2005.
34. Noble, V. E., Archeological Testing of Two Historic Properties at Lincoln Home National Historic Site: The Henson Robinson and Jesse K. Dubois House Lots. Technical Report No. 135, Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln. 2014.
35. Noble, V. E. (compiler and editor), Biesterfeldt Site. National Historic Landmark Nomination, U. S. Department of Interior, Washington. In Preparation. (Planning Document)
36. Noble, V. E., Fort Ouiatenon Site. National Historic Landmark Nomination, U. S. Department of Interior, Washington. In Preparation. (Planning Document)
37. De Vore, S., H. Staggs, V. E. Noble. Buxton Historic Townsite. National Historic Landmark Nomination. U. S. Department of the Interior, Washington. In Preparation. (Planning Document)
Book Reviews:
1. Noble, V. E., Review of Jeffrey P. Brain: Tunica Treasure. Historical Archaeology 18(1):131-132. 1984.
2. Noble, V. E., Review of J. Mark Williams and Gary Shapiro: A Search for the Eighteenth Century Village at Michilimackinac. The Michigan Archaeologist 29(4):103-104. 1984.
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3. Noble, V. E., Review of Judith Ann Hauser: Jesuit Rings from Fort Michilimackinac and Other European Contact Sites. The Michigan Archaeologist 29(4):103-104. 1984.
4. Noble, V. E., Review of Karlis Karklins: Nottingham House: The Hudson's Bay Company in Athabasca, 1802-1806. Historical Archaeology 21(1):115-116. 1987.
5. Noble, V. E. Review of Robert S. Allen: Peter Fidler and Nottingham House, Lake Athabasca, 1802-1806. Historical Archaeology 21(1):115-116. 1987.
6. Noble, V. E., Review of François Miville-Deschênes: The Soldier Off Duty. Historical Archaeology 22(2):92-93. 1988.
7. Noble, V. E., Review of T. M. Hamilton and K. O. Emery: Eighteenth-Century Gunflints from Fort Michilimackinac and Other Colonial Sites. Michigan Historical Review 15(1):105-106. 1989.
8. Noble, V. E., Review of Ronald J. Mason: Rock Island: Historical Indian Archaeology in the Northern Lake Michigan Basin. Historical Archaeology 24(1):112-113. 1990.
9. Noble, V. E., Review of Historica Research Limited: Lock 24: First Welland Canal. Historical Archaeology 25(1):118-119. 1991.
10. Noble, V. E., Review of Marvin D. Jeter (editor): Edward Palmer’s Arkansaw Mounds. Historical Archaeology 26(2):109-110. 1992.
11. Noble, V. E., Review of Lisa Falk (editor): Historical Archaeology in Global Perspective. Historical Archaeology 27(3):115-117. 1993.
12. Noble, V. E., Review of Christopher M. Schoen and Peter A. Bleed: The Archaeology of the Lincoln Pottery Works. Plains Anthropologist 39(148):247-249. 1994.
13. Noble, V. E., Review of S. Lyman Tyler: Two Worlds: The Indian Encounter with the European 1492- 1509. Historical Archaeology 28(3):120-121. 1994.
14. Noble, V. E., Review of Richard A. Fox: Archaeology, History, and Custer’s Last Battle. Great Plains Quarterly 15:212. 1995.
15. Noble, V. E., Review of Jennifer S. H. Brown, W. J. Eccles, and Donald P. Heldman (editors): The Fur Trade Revisited: Selected Papers of the Sixth North American Fur Trade Conference, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 1991. American Antiquity 60:780-781. 1995.
16. Noble, V. E., Review of Mark P. Leone and Neil Asher Silberman: Invisible America: Unearthing Our Hidden History. Historical Archaeology 31(2):108-110. 1997.
17. Noble, V. E., Review of Lynn L. M. Evans: Keys to the Past: Archaeological Treasures of Mackinac. Historical Archaeology 40(2):75-76. 2006.
18. Noble, V. E., Review of Willem J. H. Willems and Monique H. van den Dries (editors): Quality Management in Archaeology. CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship 6(1):76-78. 2009.
19. Noble, V. E., Review of Lawrence E. Babits and Stephanie Gandulla (editors): The Archaeology of French and Indian War Frontier Forts. Midcontintental Journal of Archaeology 39. MCJA On-line Book Reviews: http://midwestarchaeology.org/ mcja/book-reviews. 2014. - 10 -
20. Noble, V. E., Review of Cameron Walker and Neil Carr (editors): Tourism and Archaeology: Sustainable Meeting Grounds. American Anthropologist 117(1):40-41. 2015.
21. Noble, V. E., Review of Ronald J. Switzer: The Steamboat Bertrand and Missouri River Commerce. Great Plains Research 25(2):186-187. 2015.
Miscellaneous:
1. Noble, V. E., Discovering Fort Ouiatenon, Its History and Archaeology. Tippecanoe Tales, No. 6. Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Lafayette, Indiana. [1979]. (Popular Booklet)
2. Noble, V. E., Excavating Fort Ouiatenon, a French Fur Trading Post. Archaeology 35(2):71-73. 1982. (Popular Article)
3. Noble, V. E., Fort Ouiatenon and the French Heritage in America. Michigan's Habitant Heritage 4(4):69- 72. 1983. (Popular Article)
4. Noble, V. E. (compiler and contributor), The Archeological Investigation of Fort Ouiatenon (1717-1791): Papers from the Symposium. MSU Museum, East Lansing. 1982. (Conference Proceedings)
5. Noble, V. E., History and Archaeology along the I and M Canal. Historic Illinois 9(4):10-15. 1986. (Popular Article)
6. Noble, V. E., A Problem of Preservation: Assessing Significance of Historic Period Cultural Resources in Illinois. In: State of Historical Archaeology in Illinois (compiled by T. Emerson and C. Rohrbaugh), pp. 33- 43. Illinois Cultural Resources Study, No. 2. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Springfield. 1987. (Conference Proceedings)
7. Noble, V. E., Historical Archeology and the Management of Cultural Resources. CRM Bulletin 11(5-6):2-6. 1988. (Popular Article)
8. Noble, V. E., Archaeology's Contribution to Lincoln Home Restoration. Historic Illinois 12(2):4-7. 1989. (Popular Article)
9. Noble, V. E., Comment on Ethics and Treasure Hunting. SOPA Newsletter 13(4):1-2. Society of Professional Archeologists. 1989. (Opinion Essay)
10. Noble, V. E., Report on Ethical Issues in Personnel Relations. SOPA Newsletter 15(10):1-4. Society of Professional Archeologists. 1990. (Committee Report)
11. Noble, V. E., Recent Archaeological Investigations at Grand Portage. Le Journal 7(2):8-10. Center for French Colonial Studies, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. 1991. (Current Research Summary)
12. Noble, V. E., The Role of Archeology in Restoration and Demolition. CRM Bulletin 14(3):8, 10. 1991. (Popular Article)
13. Noble, V. E., The Ethics of Peer Review. SOPA Newsletter 15(8-9):1-2. Society of Professional Archeologists. 1991. (Opinion Essay)
14. Noble, V. E., A Response to Heite and Heite on Personnel Relations, SOPA Newsletter 16(3):1-2. 1992. (Opinion Essay)
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15. Noble, V. E., A Report on Two Direct Mail Surveys of the Archeological Profession. Submitted to the Society of Professional Archeologists. 1992. (Committee Report/Planning Document)
16. Noble, V. E., Getting with the Program, The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 26(1):12-13. 1993. (Opinion Essay)
17. Noble, V. E., Letter to the Editor, Society for American Archaeology Bulletin 11(5):3-4. 1993. (Opinion)
18. Noble, V. E., SHA Membership and You. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 27(4):4-5. 1994. (Opinion Essay)
19. Noble, V. E., Report of the Grievance Coordinator, 1995-1996. SOPA Newsletter 20(4):5-6. 1996. (Officer’s Report)
20. Noble, V. E., Report of the Awards Committee. SOPA Newsletter 20(4):8. 1996. (Committee Report)
21. Noble, V. E., Reflections on ROPA. SOPA Newsletter 20(7/8):3. 1996. (Opinion Essay)
22. Noble, V. E., A Reply to Schuyler on SOPA-ROPA. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 29(4):7-8. 1996. (Opinion Essay)
23. Noble, V. E., Report of the Grievance Coordinator, 1996-1997. SOPA Newsletter 21(4-6):6. 1997. (Officer’s Report)
24. Noble, V. E., Report of the SOPA Awards Committee, 1996-1997. SOPA Newsletter 21(4-6):6. 1997. (Committee Report)
25. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 31(2):107-122. 1997. (Includes an Introduction)
26. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 31(4):107-133. 1997.
27. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 32(2):100-124. 1998.
28. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 32(4):95-125. 1998.
29. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 33(2):123-163. 1999.
30. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 33(4):78-113. 1999.
31. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 34(2):110-150. 2000.
32. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 34(4):122-155. 2000.
33. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 35(2):122-144. 2001.
34. Noble, V. E. (editor), Reviews. Historical Archaeology 35(4):118-135. 2001.
35. Noble, V. E., Let’s Share the Wealth of Artifacts. The Chronicle Review, p. B15, Section 2, The Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. XLVII, No. 48 (August 10). Washington, DC. 2001. (Essay)
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36. Noble, V. E., President’s Corner: Continuities. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 35(1):1- 2. 2002. (Essay)
37. Noble, V. E., President’s Corner: International Affairs. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 35(2):1-3. 2002. (Essay)
38. Noble, V. E., President’s Corner: Stewardship through Partnership: SHA and ACUA. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 35(3):1-3. 2002. (Essay)
39. Noble, V. E., President’s Corner: New Beginnings. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 35(4):1-3. 2002. (Essay)
40. Noble, V. E., and Roberts, D. G., SHA’s “Ethical Principles”: A Dissenting Opinion. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 37(2):8-9. 2004. (Opinion Essay)
41. Noble, V. E., On Surveying the Membership. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 37(4):8. 2004. (Opinion Essay)
42. Noble, V. E., and Roberts, D. G., Continuing the Dialogue on SHA’s Ethical Principles. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 38(1):12-14. 2005. (Opinion Essay)
43. Noble, V. E., Prehistoric Quarry is Centerpiece of Newest Archeological District. Exceptional Places 1:1-2. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2006. (Newsletter Article)
44. Noble, V. E., Archeological District in Minnesota Links Past and Present. Exceptional Places 2:1. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2007. (Newsletter Article)
45. Noble, V. E., His Mom’s Relations: Buster Keaton’s Cutler Kin. The Keaton Chronicle 16(1):1-4. 2008. (Newsletter Article)
46. Noble, V. E., D. B. Pearson, and G. Wead. Excerpts from a Conversation [on Racial Stereotypes in the Films of Buster Keaton]. The Keaton Chronicle 16(3):4-5. 2008. (Newsletter Article)
47. Noble, V. E., A Case of Mistaken Identity Corrected. Exceptional Places 3:8. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2008. (Newsletter Article)
48. Noble, V. E., New Philadelphia Townsite Provides Clues to Historic Past. Exceptional Places 4:4. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2010. (Newsletter Article)
49. Noble, V. E., Separate Ways: The Cutlers after Keaton. The Keaton Chronicle. 18(1):1-5. 2010. (Newsletter Article)
50. Noble, V. E., Fort Pierre Chouteau: Pivotal Outpost on the Upper Missouri River. Exceptional Places 5:5. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2010. (Newsletter Article)
51. Noble, V. E., Buster at the Smithsonian: So Authentic It Hurts. The Keaton Chronicle 19(4):1-4. 2011. (Newsletter Article)
52. Noble, V. E., Midwest Region’s Only World Heritage Site…and a Promise of More to Come. Exceptional Places 6:4, 9. USDI, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Omaha. 2011. (Newsletter Article)
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53. Noble, V. E., Death Notice: John W. Weymouth. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 46(1):13. 2013. (Death Notice)
54. Noble, V. E., Death Notice: Alan R. Woolworth, 1924-2014. The Society for Historical Archaeology Newsletter 47(3):16. 2014. (Death Notice)
55. Noble, V. E., The Cutlers Continued: An Update on Buster Keaton’s Cutler Kin. The Keaton Chronicle. In press. 2016.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Member of National Park Service New Area Study Team charged with assessing national significance of, and management alternatives for, the site of Fort Knox II, Vincennes, Indiana, including preparation of a report to Congress, Midwest Region, 1989
Instructional Team, Midwest Region Paraprofessional Archeologist training held at Midwest Archeological Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1990, 1995, 1997, 2002, 2005
Instructional Team, Section 106 Compliance Workshop held at MWRO, Omaha, 1992
Consultant to the National Park Service team charged with developing a Trail Management Plan for the historic Grand Portage at Grand Portage National Monument, 1992-1995
Consultant to planning team for the Abraham Lincoln Center, Springfield, Illinois, 1992-1994
Consultant to General Management Plan Scoping Team, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 1993-1994
Member of a National Park Service Task Force charged with overseeing development of the NPS Archeology Handbook, 1994-1995
Instructional Team, “Archeology for Managers,” University of Nevada-Reno, Heritage Resources Management Program, Boise, Idaho, 1994; Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1995; Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, 1997
Consultant to GMP Revision Scoping Team, Scotts Bluff National Monument, 1995-1998
Collateral-Duty Safety Officer, Midwest Archeological Center, 1997-2014
MWAC coordinator for Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), 1997-2000
Lead Cultural Resources Instructor, Archaeological Resource Protection Act Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Hood River, Oregon, 2000
Instructional Assistance, National Register/National Historic Landmark Nominations, NPS workshops hosted at Society for American Archaeology and/or Society for Historical Archaeology conferences, 2005- 2010
Member of National Park Service Special Resources Study Team charged with evaluating River Raisin Battlefield, Monroe, Michigan. Midwest Regional Office, 2008-2010
Participant in preparation of Foundation Document for River Raisin National Battlefield Park (RIRA), 2012 - 14 -
Consultant to Special Resource Study Team charged with evaluating New Philadelphia Townsite, Pike County, Illinois. Midwest Regional Office, 2016-present
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