Section 685.8.1. Definition.

The archaeological document collection is part of the repository. It contains records of this agency, supporting notes and written information pertaining to the artifact collections in the repository as well as research materials on Iowa prehistory which are utilized on a regular basis by members of the staff. The archaeological document collection is a working collection.

       8.1(1) Qualified individuals (see definition at rule 685—14.2(263B)) shall have access to the collections upon request, providing that necessary staff is available. Users are requested to contact OSA in advance in order to facilitate scheduling.

       8.1(2) Donations of materials are accepted in accordance with the fee schedule published on the OSA Web site (also available in printed form by written request) in the following priority:

        a.           Iowa archaeology.

        b.           Midwest archaeology.

        c.           North American archaeology.

        d.           Midwest and Plains ethnography.

        e.           North American ethnology.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 263B.2.

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