However, a few years ago he went to the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received his bachelor s degree in history, specializing in the 19 th and 20 th centuries. Every day we discover something really interesting. As an archivist, Ferguson gets to work with the documents and records associated with artifacts recovered during an archaeological investigation. While he still works on designing databases, it is with a historical perspective.
Archivists are the keepers of history.
If something has historical significance, it s in our professional purview. Natalie Drew, Ferguson s mentor and team leader, views him as a treasure to the organization. The man is truly dedicated to the pursuit of the study of history. James Ferguson works on a database for documenting and recording archaeological finds for the St. Louis District. The team then recommended the best ways to preserve the artifacts and make them more accessible to the public.