Thomas Layton
Professor Emeritus
Ph.D. Harvard, 1971
Years with the University: 1978-2003
Expertise: Archaeology, oral history, China trade
Clark Hall 469
408-924-5710
Personal Commentary:
"Since retiring from the University, I have been writing up my research backlog. Meanwhile, I have been seeking out and purchasing historic images of the Santa Clara Valley for the at 91ÁÔÆæ. That research collection, housed in the King Library, now contains over twenty-thousand images."
In 1984, archaeologist Thomas Layton discovered some unexpected Chinese ceramic artifacts at a Native American site in Mendocino County. Witness how Dr. Layton’s quest to solve the riddle of the mysterious pottery led him to uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever. Watch the .
