ORAL HISTORY 2006-28-01 PT. 1: In the first part of a two part interview, Mike shares his knowledge of the development of the Haul Road and the Hickel Highway, and why Haul Road and Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) archeology played an important role for understanding Alaskan prehistory and history. Mike also discusses his interest in archeology, geology, and natural sciences, his studies at Eastern New Mexico University, past and present methods used in archeology, reasons archeology is a valued profession, and the archeological field work he has been involved with in Alaska. He describes his position as Supervisory Archeologist during the Haul Road excavations, his impression of the Haul Road and TAPS archeology, and his memories of the largest construction job in the most remote part of the world.

ORAL HISTORY 2006-28-01 PT. 2: In this second part of a two part interview, Mike continues to shares his experiences of doing archeological surveys and excavation work along the Haul Road and Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He talks about the remote working conditions and their work schedule, having no communication and travel being difficult, the introduction of female archeologists, coordinating with the construction crews, and the importance of their archeological findings. He also discusses some of the cultural history of the area and connections with Alaska Native people.