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Daily Log

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June 23, 1982

A.M.

Recleaned bones from Box 3 by the method suggested by E. Nielsen. It is necessary to rub gently as bones are fragile, especially on the edges.

Recleaned Box 4 bones A and B

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by the same method.

In order to remove the dirt from the humerus shaft, had to slowly drip water-alcohol(50:50) solution into the opening and then wipe with cutips. Will have to do this procedure again, but it must dry thoroughly.

P.M.

Assisted by Thelma.

Photographed Box 5, Bones A and B of Tomb 5: BG 82-2, shots 5-11.

Removed bones A and B from earth, cleaned them, and let dry. Took samples of soil which was directly underneath the bones.

Note: the soil in all the boxes of tomb 5 makes excellent impressions of bone, both exterior and interior. Often after the bones ins disintigrated, nothing is left but this "mold".

Procedure for cleaning bone A:

1. Wet interior earth using a nasal spray bottle filled with the alcohol-water solution.
2. Take a dental pick along the edges - wait.
3. Dirt is removed.
4. Cut roots and rootlets with nail scissors. (One large root was found).

Evening

Finished dirt removal from Bone A and let it dry.