Earl H. Swanson Archaeological Repository

E.S. Lohse, Director

The Archaeological Survey of Idaho is the lead state entity for the compilation, coordination, preservation and dissemination of archaeological survey data and long-term curation of collections in Idaho. The Survey is comprised of three regional repositories: the Earl H. Swanson Archaeological Repository in Pocatello; the Western Repository in Boise; and the Northern Repository in Moscow.

The Survey maintains a statewide inventory of archaeological site and survey records for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO also functions as Archaeological Survey of Idaho's Western Repository). Each repository maintains records for specific counties by region. These repositories also curate collections for a variety of state and federal agencies under Memoranda of Agreement.