Chelsea Rose of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) will be on site showcasing the Jim Rock Historic Can Collection. The collection is housed at SOULA, and was made available in a digital format through a collaboration with Hannon Library. The historic can collection was created by archaeologist Jim Rock, who literally wrote the book on the origin and history of tin cans. In addition to being important artifacts at archaeological sites, cans played a significant role in the emerging world of disposable consumerism. Cans themselves became canvases for early advertisers, and as such, they are a material remnant of choice, preference, and the ongoing dialog between consumers and the changing global marketplace.
Chelsea will be at the festival all day, but if you want to hear her speak about the exhibit, she'll be doing that three times: at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
