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Daniel F. Harrison is a Voluntary Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Great Lakes maritime archaeology, submerged cultural resources, and Native American-Euro-American relations. He holds advanced degrees in library science, history, and anthropology, including a 2020 Ph.D. from WSU with a dissertation on the St. Clair Maritime Cultural Landscape. Harrison has conducted extensive archaeological work on sites such as Hull’s Trace and the St. Clair Flats, emphasizing community archaeology and preservation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, Wayne State University (2020)
- M.A. in Anthropology, Wayne State University (2012)
- M.A. in History, Oakland University (1987)
- M.L.S., University of Michigan (1975)
- B.A. in English, University of Michigan (1972)
Research Interests: Maritime archaeology of the Great Lakes, indigenous heritage, submerged cultural landscapes, and historical site formation processes. His work bridges archaeology with storytelling, emphasizing evidence-based narratives of colonial and indigenous interactions.
Recent Projects: Principal Investigator for the 2022-2023 Macomb County-funded study of submerged settlements in Lake St. Clair. Authored Michigan’s Venice (2024) and published on topics ranging from 18th-century cannons to Wampum diplomacy at the Treaty of Greenville.
Awards: Includes the Henry N. Barkhausen Award (2018), Historical Society of Michigan honors (2012-2013), and recognition for community archaeology initiatives.
