Matthew P. Rooney

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Matthew P. Rooney is an assistant professor and research station archaeologist at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, affiliated with the Arkansas Archeological Survey's research station in Monticello. His archaeological fieldwork has been conducted across Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Rooney's research centers on colonialism in the southeastern United States, with a significant focus on collaborative efforts with descendant and affiliated communities. He has published on archaeological investigations at the Charity Hall mission site and the historical context of the Charity Hall Mission as a boarding school for Native American children. His work also includes studies on the Caddo people and their ancestors in Northwest Louisiana.

In addition to his research, Rooney holds leadership positions in historical and preservation organizations. He serves as the board president for Preserve Arkansas and is a trustee for the Arkansas Historical Association. He also contributes to the academic community as an associate editor for the Southeastern Archaeological Conference.

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