SIU researchers work to place Southern Illinois Black heritage sites on National Register
The work is part of a project led by Mark Wagner, a professor in SIU’s Center for Archaeological Investigations and anthropology department.
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The work is part of a project led by Mark Wagner, a professor in SIU’s Center for Archaeological Investigations and anthropology department.
Work by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers in recognizing significant Black heritage properties in the region could also reveal more information about a Union Army military camp that hosted up to 5,000 freed Blacks in Cairo at one point during the Civil War.
Katelyn Gorder, a Grafton native, receives $25,000 unrestricted prize with the award that has become known as the 'Oscar of Teaching'
Katelyn Gorder, a Grafton native, receives $25,000 unrestricted prize with the award that has become known as the 'Oscar of Teaching'
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