With Grit and Determination

Spanning more than one hundred years of women'scareers and lives, this collection illuminates what itwas and is to be a female archaeologist. These personalaccounts of researchers, ethnographers, and field archaeologistsin the private, public, and academic sectorshighlight the unique role women have played in thedevelopment of American and Great Basin archaeology.Written by women trained or working in the GreatBasin, these accounts reflect the broader landscape ofAmerican archaeology, offering a glimpse into a largernarrative about making one's way in a historically malefield. By sharing their stories, the authors highlight thepositive aspects of the field, recognize the challenges thatstill exist, and encourage conversations about inclusion,diversity, and the future of archaeology in the GreatBasin and beyond. Their authentic and intimate narrativesinspire us to look at challenges not as roadblocks,but as opportunities for lifelong growth and success.