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The Friends of the Office of State Archaeology, Inc., gratefully acknowledge the outstanding contributions
of Roger Thompson. • Roger served as FOSA President from 2004 - 2007. Yet his support reaches beyond his years
of service on the Board, much being accomplished "behind the scenes". In his attempt to procure much needed funding for
OSA, he has worked with Connecticut State Legislators. • Roger has volunteered his time in research, preparations and
field work for many OSA projects, including but not limited to locating the Old New Gate Prison Cemetery, the Bradley
Crash site, the Venture Smith site, the Phelphs House and the Windsor Cemetery site. All these ventures required countless
hours of interviewing witnesses, investigating documents and often spending hours at the Connecticut State Library, Town
Halls and Historical Societies. • Roger has produced many reports on his projects and has collaborated in the writing
of several publications such as "Henry Obookiah and his Delayed Trip Home", documenting the excavation work on the
Henry Obookiah project. • Roger demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in bringing about a productive working
relationship with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History / Connecticut Archaeology Center. In addition, Roger
works in collaboration with many of FOSA's other committees. • Thank you Roger, for your selfless dedication to the
support of OSA and FOSA.
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