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This page includes examples of some of Paragon Research Associates of past projects we have completed for our clients. These projects represent our work in seven primary service areas: |
| Facilities Planning and Evaluation |
| Collections Evaluations, Cataloging, and Deaccessioning |
| Policies and Procedures Development |
| Curation and Exhibits |
| NEPA/SEPA Documentation - Section 106/4(f) |
| Field Archaeology and Cultural Resources Assessments |
| NAGPRA Inventories |
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If you are interested in a more complete list of projects and services, or if you would like to request a qualifications package or discuss teaming arrangements, please Contact Us for more information |
Facilities Planning and Evaluation | |
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Wyoming State Museum & Archives Collections Facility Needs Assessment State of Wyoming, Department of Administration and Information |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) conducted a facility assessment for three collections storage locations utilized by the Wyoming State Museum and Wyoming State Archives. The assessment included review of facility systems, storage equipment, and collections developing several options for new or renovated facilities. More about this project Back to top.... |
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Wanapum Dam Repository Assessment Grant County PUD Wanapum Dam Repository |
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As a subconsultant to Central Washington University, Paragon Research Associates (PRA) assessed the Wanapum Dam Heritage Center Repository and developed guidance to facilitate compliance with applicable laws. Specifically this assessment was to: review and evaluate all collections records and inventories; review the facility and collections management and storage practices; provide advice for storage of photographic materials and historic documents; and provide recommendations for the conservation of ethnographic and perishable materials. Back to top.... |
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Cedar River Watershed Education Center Library and Archives Facility Assessment Seattle Public Utilities |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) evaluated the Heritage Library and Gale Archives located on the Cedar River Watershed Education Center campus. The facility houses historic records and photographs related to the history of Seattle Public Utilities development of the Cedar River and Tolt Watersheds, as well as historic and archaeological artifacts. The assessment considered environmental conditions, the fire detection and suppression needs, lighting, security, housekeeping, integrated pest management, space, and storage systems in use at the facility. The review included an evolution of the Library/Archives’ use of PastPerfect and their registration methods. Back to top.... |
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Collections Evaluations, Cataloging, and Deaccessioning |
Dead Sea Scrolls Traveling Exhibit Collections Management Pacific Science Center |
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PRA provided collections management services to meet standards of Israeli Antiquities Authority for traveling exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls and associated artifacts. PRA staff complete monthly condition reports for non-scroll artifacts while on exhibit and provide assistance during exhibit installation and deinstallation process. More about this project Back to top.... |
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Kettle Falls/Lake Roosevelt Collections Inventory US Bureau of Reclamation |
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As a subconsultant for the Colville Confederated Tribes History/Archaeology Department, Paragon Research Associates (PRA) inventoried and assessed federally-managed historic and prehistoric archaeological collections (ca. 40,000 artifacts) slated for transfer to the Colville Confederated Tribes Repository as part of an ongoing multi-year project. PRA’s work included review of collections and storage practices, determining the scope of collections, reviewing the completeness of the collections and associated records, assessing the level of research performed on the collections, and development of a list of recommendations for further work. Back to top.... |
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Washington State Historical Society Collections Inventory Washington State Historical Society |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) assisted in this accreditation-driven inventory project. A team of four researchers recorded object and location data for over 20,000 objects, assisted with data entry, and identified objects requiring further research. Project required attention to detail, proper handling of a myriad of historical objects including fine art. Back to top.... |
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Kettle Falls/Lake Roosevelt Collections Deaccession Tasks US Bureau of Reclamation |
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As a subconsultant for the Colville Confederated Tribes History/Archaeology Department, Paragon Research Associates (PRA) completed a project where the tasks involved implementation of document storage recommendations including conservation, management of collections database, NAGPRA inventories, and collections research. PRA staff prepared extensive recommendations incorporating new priorities for further curatorial work in a final report. Back to top.... |
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Washington State Historical Society Deaccession Project Washington State Historical Society |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) evaluated historic artifacts, including vehicles, furniture, and equipment stored at an off-site warehouse, providing research and curatorial services. PRA staff researched significance of collections, recommended items to be deaccessioned under the WSHS deaccession policy, presented recommendations at Deaccession Committee meetings, and facilitated appropriate transfer of deaccessioned items. Back to top.... |
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Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers Collections Assessments USACE Walla Walla District |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA), as a subconsultant to the Colville Confederated Tribes, History/Archaeology Department, located and assessed collections obtained from within McNary, Lower Granite, Little Goose, Lower Monumental, and Ice Harbor Dam Project lands. Work was completed under three separate contracts. PRA researched collection locations and verified data through contacts with numerous museums and repositories. PRA's assessment included basic information on the status of appropriate collection storage conditions; completeness of collection; necessity of inventories and rehabilitation of collections. PRA evaluated historic artifacts as well as cultural material, including vehicles, furniture, and equipment stored at an off-site warehouse. PRA staff researched significance of collections, recommended items to be deaccessioned under the WSHS deaccession policy, presented recommendations at Deaccession Committee meetings, and facilitated appropriate transfer of deaccessioned items. Back to top.... |
Policies and Procedures Development |
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Provisional Collections Policy and Procedures Manual Colville Confederated Tribes, History/Archaeology Department |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) developed provisional collections policies and procedures for Tribal repository. The project included needs assessment, multiple drafts of policy documents, and development of curation requirements. Back to top.... |
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Archaeology Resource Guide Grant from King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission, Seattle, WA |
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Paragon Research Associates staff developed, co-authored, and distributed Archaeology Resource Guide for King County Historical Museums and Organizations. The project mission is to better inform small historical societies and museums on ways to educate the public on cultural resources and preservation of such resources in King County. PRA staff created a continually accessible resource for historical societies to utilize when approached by the public with questions or concerns about cultural resources. Topics of the handbook include legal and ethical concerns, record keeping, proper cataloging and storage of materials, and extraction of useful research information. Back to top.... |
Curation and Exhibits | |
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Tolt Water Filtration Project: Curation Management City of Seattle Water Department |
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As a subconsultant to BOAS, Inc, Paragon Research Associates directed and managed laboratory and curation for a large-scale excavation project. Developed curation standards and procedures, coordinated with specialists, and supervised the curation of the collection. Curation procedures were developed to allow the most efficient use of project time and resources. Back to top.... |
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Eagles Landing Basketry Exhibit Chehalis Tribe |
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Paragon Research Associates staff provided curatorial services to prepare historic baskets owned by the Chehalis Tribe to be exhibited in specially designed exhibit cases located in the Eagles Landing Hotel. PRA assisted with selecting baskets for exhibit, completing pre-exhibit condition reports, and installing selected baskets in exhibit cases. Back to top.... |
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Collections Rehabilitation BOAS, Inc. |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) completed the rehabilitation of archaeological collections made at four sites over the past 30 years by the client. Project entailed re-housing collections to standards in 36 CFR Part 79, creation of collections databases, and facilitation of transfer of collections to appropriate repository. Back to top.... |
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Archaeological Site Data Recovery Effort Sound Transit Link Light Rail Transit |
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Paragon Research Associates directed and managed the field laboratory and curation for an excavation project in Tukwila along the Duwamish River. PRA staff supervised the curation of the collection and prepared artifacts for analysis and storage. Back to top.... |
NEPA/SEPA Documentation | |
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California Street Overpass Project Survey City of Everett |
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As a subconsultant, Paragon Research Associates (PRA) conducted archival research, field survey and evaluated potential project impacts as required to meet the NEPA/Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act of 1966/Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act documentation requirements. This federally-funded project was completed per WSDOT LAG manual procedures. Back to top.... |
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East Lake Sammamish Trail King County Roads Services Division |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) as a subconsultant to Adolfson Associates, Inc. has conducted work during both phases of this project. During Phase I, PRA staff conducted archival research, field survey, and produced a discipline report for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Final Environmental Impact Statement for interim improvements for the proposed 11-mile interim trail development to meet SEPA and NEPA requirements. Additional tasks included project-specific tribal consultation and report preparation. The report prioritized likelihood of cultural resources by project segment. PRA staff have also assisted King County during construction of the interim trail improvements by conducting cultural resources monitoring in areas that had high potential to encounter cultural materials. During Phase II, PRA also provided support and technical assistance for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Trail Master Plan. Back to top.... |
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Issaquah Transit Center Sound Transit |
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As a subconsultant to KPFF, Paragon Research Associates (PRA) conducted archival research and completed a cultural resource assessment for proposed construction of a new transit center in Issaquah, Washington. PRA's work included preparing a cultural resources technical memo per FWHA/FTA NEPA and Section 106 guidelines. PRA staff prepared a delineation of the Area of Potential Effect (APE) and assisted Sound Transit in the preparation of consultation and coordination materials to be sent to the Washington State Office of Historic Preservation and potentially affected Tribes. Back to top.... |
Field Archaeology and Cultural Resources Assessments | |
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Cultural Resources Investigation Asotin Slough Habitat Management Unit Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District proposes to conduct riparian habitat improvement activities along the west bank of the Snake River south of Asotin, Washington. The District issued a Task Order under its IDIQ on-call environmental services contract to conduct a cultural resources investigation of the area of proposed habitat improvement. Field crews from Paragon Research Associates (PRA), working as a subcontractor, conducted an intensive cultural resources field investigation of the Asotin Slough area. PRA prepared a technical report describes the methods used for the investigation and the results of the cultural resources investigation. Back to top.... |
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Northshore Interceptor Improvements Survey Lake Chelan Reclamation District |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) conducted archival research, managed field survey, and produced report for proposed sewage improvement project between Town of Manson and City of Chelan. Back to top.... |
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NAGPRA Inventories |
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NAGPRA Status Report Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) completed a review of NAGPRA Inventory Reports and Collections Inventory Reports submitted to the Walla Walla District by various repositories to assess completeness of the District’s NAGPRA compliance. Inventory results were compared with data included in technical reports to assess confidence in compliance efforts. PRA developed a database constructed to allow continued access and updating of NAGPRA related information for over 1,000 sites managed in six reservoirs and numerous management units. Back to top.... |
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Chelan County Public Utility District Collections Assessment Chelan County PUD |
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Paragon Research Associates (PRA) staff identified and assessed archaeological collections made over time on three reservoirs managed by the PUD. PRA's assessment included information on condition of collections, volume of materials, and recommendations for further work to rehabilitate the collections. PRA advised client on compliance with relevant curation regulations including NAGPRA and 36 CFR Part 79. Back to top.... |
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