Old bones pose no threat

Pottawattamie_County_File_3_5_19_1989.jpg

Title

Old bones pose no threat

Subject

local news

Description

The state archeologist will be asked to investigate human skeletal remains discovered protruding from a bank east of Council Bluffs. Pictures is a ribcage. Remains of at least two people may have been buried during Mormon migrations through this area. County officials are protecting the exact location of the site, on private property, to prevent bones from being disturbed by trespassers.

Creator

Nonpareil photos

Source

Pottawattamie County File 3

Publisher

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

Date

1989_05_19

Format

Black and white photograph

Type

Photograph

Identifier

Pottawattamie_County_File_3_5_19_1989.jpg

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

14 cm x 17 cm