Robin Van Auken is a historical archaeologist and author. She has a bachelor's and a master's degree in Anthropology, and an associate's degree in Mass Communications. Van Auken is an adjunct instructor teaching American Archaeology and Communications at Lycoming College. She is the principal investigator for the Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail, a multi-year project that serves as a site for archaeology field schools, as well as independent research projects for students in many fields of study. She specializes in public archaeology projects and historic preservation. Van Auken has published ten books of regional history, including Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball (Penn State University Press 2001). In addition to five years as a museum curator, 15 years as an anthropologist, she has more than 20 years experience in journalism and mass communications. Her professional memberships include the Register of Professional Archaeologists, Society for Historical Archaeology, the Society for PA Archaeology, Northcentral Chapter/PA Archaeology and the Lycoming County Historical Society. 
On a lonely, country road in Dunlap, Kan., a monument soars. An engraved stainless steel plaque stretches between two pillars of limestone and marks the family farm of a freed slave.
Built by Jack Davis, whose family bought the farm more than a century ago, the monument honors the tho...Jun. 27, 2011 03:50 PM EDT Reads: 348
I am Robin Van Auken, founder of The Omnibus, an alliance of writers and editors, digital publishers, historical researchers, public relation specialists, graphic artists and web designers. Organized in 2001, it has kept its mission clear: To help our members and our clients preserve, ...
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