Nikki Marie Manning 4000 Mullan Road, Apt. J-349, Missoula, Montana 59808 [email protected] • Cell Phone: 978-684-2341 EDUCATION In Progress Doctor of Philosophy – Anthropology with Cultural Heritage and Applied Anthropology concentration, University of Montana, Missoula. Expected completion: May, 2019 Dissertation: Beyond Preservation: Adaptive Reuse, Deconstruction, and the Archaeology of Buildings. 2016 Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Montana, Missoula 2014 Master of Arts in Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Concentration, University of Montana, Missoula. Thesis: The Missoula Historic Underground Project: Urban Archaeology, Landscape, and Identity 1997 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Boston University, Boston, MA RESEARCH INTERESTS Primary: Historical & Urban Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Historic Architecture, Archaeology of Buildings, Heritage Management, Public Archaeology & Education Secondary: Cultural/Collective Memory, Industrial Archaeology, Urban Underground & Abandoned Spaces TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, University of Montana, Department of Anthropology . Historical Archaeology (ANTY 456) . Historical Archaeology Lab Intern Instructor (ANTY 398) . Archaeology Field Experience – Field School in Historic Preservation – Moon Randolph Homestead (ANTY 495) . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) Teaching Assistant, University of Montana, Department of Anthropology . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) . Introduction to Archaeology (ANTY 250) . Anthropological Museology (ANTY 404) . Native Peoples of Montana (ANTY 323) . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) . Urban Archaeology Field School (ANTY 467) Invited Guest Lectures 2018 Historic Preservation (HPRV 400) lecture – “The Archaeology of Buildings, Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Properties, and the Historical American Building Survey.” 2017 Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) lecture and tour – “An Urban Archaeology Experience.” 1 Nikki M. Manning Invited Guest Lectures (cont’d) 2017 We Are Montana in the Classroom™ - Coordinated and facilitated urban archaeology artifact identification, research, and curation activity with students from the Hamilton, MT middle school 8th grade in the Dixon Historical Archaeology Lab. 2016 Public History Class (HSTA 391) lecture - “Missoula Historic Downtown District, the State of Local Historic Preservation, and Public Education.” 2015 Historical Archaeology Graduate Seminar lecture – “Introduction to Historical Archaeology and the Missoula Historic Underground Project.” PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contracted Research 2017-2018 Archaeological Survey Consultant, Missoula Public Library . Historical, architectural, and archaeological documentation of building exterior and interior spaces of six historic properties (contributing properties for the Missoula Downtown Historic District) prior to deconstruction/demolition; . Provide historical and city archive research, including existing oral histories and/or conducting new oral histories; . Photo documentation according to National Register of Historic Places recording standards; . Creation of plan and elevation maps according to Historic American Building Survey standards and production of drawings in AutoCAD; . On-site monitoring during deconstruction of the historic resource; . Excavation and artifact collection; . Lab processing of artifacts (cleaning, cataloguing, and analysis for final report); . A written historical context that documents the previous owners and residents, and the architectural contribution made by these properties to the overall architectural development of the neighborhood and historical district; . Organize and execute public outreach and educational opportunities; . Oversee students and volunteers. 2016-2017 Archaeological Survey Consultant, North Missoula Community Development Corporation . Section 106 Mitigation of Adverse Effects (36 CFR Part 800) at 503 East Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801; . Photo documentation of the building’s exterior and representative interior spaces per National Register photographic standards and creation of a corresponding photo key; . Creation of plan and elevation maps according to Historic American Building Survey standards and production of drawings in AutoCAD; . A written historical context that documents the previous owners and residents, and the architectural contribution made by this dwelling to the overall architectural development of the neighborhood; . On-site monitoring during deconstruction of the historic resource; . Excavation and artifact collection; . Lab processing of artifacts (cleaning, cataloguing, and analysis for final report). 2 Nikki M. Manning Contracted Research (cont’d) 2014-2016 Independent Contractor, Historical Research Associates, Inc. Next Exit History™ . Preparation and submittal of proposals to potential Next Exit History™ heritage tourism clients; . Contracts with clients range from content conversion of existing historical material and upload to the Next Exit History™ application to full content development; . Full content development entails research of information relevant to the client site and crafting of narratives from that research which then appears on the client’s Next Exit History™ page of the application; . Collection and preparation of images for uploading along with the narrative. Audio and video may be generated as well, depending on client needs and the heritage site; . Creation of trivia questions regarding the site to be included as part of the Next Exit History™ application History Hunters interactive gaming feature and Scavenger Hunt content to engage users to interact with the heritage site landscape and story. 2013 Research Assistant, University of Montana Anthropology Department, . Conducted library research for a National Park Service project that included an annotated bibliographic compilation of sources addressing the numerous Native American perspectives of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn; . A secondary project involved collecting Native American cultural landscape feature information around Montana that included ethno-geographical location, native term/translation and cultural significance. Other Professional Experience 2018-present Cultural Heritage Consultant, Origins Montana Heritage Tours of the West . Preliminary heritage tour research; . Grant search and applications; . Proof of concept creation. 2015-present Public Archaeologist, Montana Cultural Heritage and Anthropological Research Group (MT-CHARG) . Public outreach and education related to the group and its various partners, such as the University of Montana Anthropology Department, City of Missoula, and others; . Update of multiple websites, news feeds and social media accounts; . Grant research and writing; . Advertising, public relations and event planning. 2016-2018 Administrative Associate III – Part-time, Department of Anthropology, University of Montana . General office support as well as faculty and student support; . Mail processing and maintenance of office equipment, notice boards, department classroom and meeting space calendars, advising sheets; . Student record filing and application processing; . Preparing syllabi for accessibility compliance including document conversion and web accessibility; . Facilitate annual Faculty Evaluation process; . Maintenance of the Department of Anthropology website and University recruitment landing page. 3 Nikki M. Manning Other Professional Experience (cont’d) 2015 Educational Docent (Paid Summer Internship), Historical Museum at Fort Missoula . Living history docent for the Trolley Barn exhibit; . Educational assistance for preschool and grade school classes; . General museum and tour guide assistance. 2012 Internship, Anthropological Curation Facility at University of Montana . Inventory of archaeological and ethnographic collections; . Stabilization and mount building for ethnographic collections; . Creation and organization of donor/accession/artifact files, record creation and data entry in museum database (PastPerfect). 2010-2011 Internship, Preservation, Curatorial and Digitization Project, Andover Historical Society, Andover, MA . Inventory of historical house and barn collections; . Cleaning and basic conservation of artifacts; . Auditing and maintenance of donor/accession/artifact files, record creation and data entry in museum database (PastPerfect); . Coordination with Board of Directors and Accessions Committee regarding status of collections; . Assistance with exhibit displays and special events. PUBLICATIONS Forthcoming [2019 est. publication] The Evolution of Montana’s Historic Architecture: From Wickiups to Modern Vernacular, co-authored with Michael Monsos. 2015 Historic Underground Missoula. The History Press, Charleston, SC. 2013 Underground Missoula: Crystal Barber Shop, Next Exit History™ heritage tourism mobile app contribution. Historical Research Associates, Missoula, Montana in partnership with University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida. 2013 Underground Missoula: Hammond Block, Next Exit History™ heritage tourism mobile app contribution. Historical Research Associates, Missoula, Montana in partnership with University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida. REPORTS Forthcoming National Register of Historic Places Evaluation for the “Slant Streets” Historic District, Missoula, Montana. 2019 Historical and Archaeological Survey: 400 Block of East Main and East Front Street, Missoula, Montana (24MO1096, 24MO1088, 24MO1091, 24MO1197, 24MO1198, 24MO1199), report submitted