MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF PRIVY FILL AND IDENTIFICATION OF BOTANICAL REMAINS FROM TRASH FILL AT RIVER BANK, SITE 24CA373, MONTANA

A privy sample from River Bank, Site 24CA373, was examined for macrofloral remains. In addition, fruit pits from areas of trash fill at the site were also sent for identification. River Bank was occupied by workers for the Boston and Montana Smelter and their families between 1891 and 1908. These people were squatters on the land that was owned by the Great Falls Western Power and Townsite Company. Macrofloral analysis of privy and trash remains is used to determine foods eaten by the River Bank occupants.