About ASC

Our Mission

The Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) at Sonoma State University conducts contract and grant-based projects in the field of Cultural Resources and Heritage Management. The work we do benefits our federal and state clients, tribal and local communities, the heritage and historical disciplines, the general public, and most particularly, SSU students.

Structure, Objective, and Coordination

The Anthropological Studies Center is composed of the Cultural Resources Facility, the David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility, and the Office of Interpretive and Outreach Services. 

• The Cultural Resources Facility works on contract with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as for private organizations and individuals. It contributes to the cost of operating the David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility.
• The David A. Fredrickson Archaeological Collections Facility houses archaeological materials from northern California as a public service and for scholarly research.
• The Office of Interpretive and Outreach Services interprets archaeology, history, and the ethnography of native peoples of California to the general public through events, pamphlets, museum displays, videos, and presentations to school groups.

Learn more about the ASC in our Annual Report.