Michael Betsinger is from Apple Valley, MN, just south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. He attended Minnesota State University of Moorhead (MSUM) for his undergraduate degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology. Along the way, he also acquired a certificate for GIS. During his time at MSUM, he worked primarily on prehistoric sites throughout the Red River Valley for CRM and academic projects with his advisor. As part of a large-scale project for the construction of a walking path in Moorhead, Michael and his advisor recovered thousands of artifacts deposited by a cluster of liquor establishments known as saloons from 1891-1915. Since then, he has been fascinated with studying this period, saloons, and alcohol consumption within the United States. He plans to continue researching Moorhead saloons at the University of Maryland. Outside of research and schoolwork, Michael enjoys fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking, and taking photos.
Areas of Interest
- Historical Archaeology
- Anthropology of Alcohol and Drinking
- History of Saloons, Taverns, and Bars
- History of Transient Workers (Hobos, Tramps, Migrant Workers, etc.)
- Cemetery Preservation
- Community Heritage
- Labor History
- Landscapes
- Cultural Resource Management
Degrees
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Degree TypeMAADegree DetailsApplied Anthropology, University of Maryland, 2023
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Degree TypeBADegree DetailsAnthropology with an emphasis in archaeology, Minnesota State University of Moorhead, 2019
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Degree TypeCert.Degree DetailsGeographic Information Systems, Minnesota State University of Moorhead, 2019
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Degree TypeCert.Degree DetailsHistoric Preservation, University of Maryland, 2023
