In addition to research and teaching laboratories, an anthropology faculty member administers the Maine Folklife Center . A number of faculty work closely with the Canadian-American Center , the Institute for Quaternary Studies , and the Hudson Museum of Anthropology. Finally, Special Collections in Fogler Library maintains a number of unique manuscripts and other original documents and records germane to Maine Historical Archaeology and available no where else. The Historical Archaeology Laboratory on the second floor of Stevens Hall offers workspace and access to major study collections from the northeast. These collections include some of the most important English and French sites of the 17th and 18th centuries in Maine.
Faunal collections are accessibly in the laboratory next door.
The Prehistoric Laboratory in the basement, managed by Steven Bicknell, offers help in photography and other specialized services. A metals conservation laboratory is also maintained in the basement. More on U. Maine archaeology laboratories. Nearly every year there are several field opportunities available in Historical Archaeology in Maine. Although they seldom gel until the last moment, it is wise to apply early, as crew positions fill up rapidly.