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The Society for Pennsylvania
Archaeology, Inc. was organized in 1929 to: Promote the
study of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources of
Pennsylvania and neighboring states; Encourage scientific research and
discourage exploration which is unscientific or irresponsible in intent
or practice; Promote the conservation of archaeological sites,
artifacts, and information; Encourage the establishment and maintenance
of sources of archaeological information such as museums, societies,
and educational programs; Promote the dissemination of archaeological
knowledge by means of publications and forums; Foster the
exchange of information between the professional and the avocational
archaeologists.
Upcoming Events, Activities, and Announcements
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Pennsylvania Archaeologist
Vol. 78 No. 2 - Fall 2008
W. J. Holland's 1902 Lecture about the Smith's Ferry
Petroglyphs (36bv7) and Western Pennsylvania
Archaeology, Watters
The Drew-two and Scarem Phases of Monongahela at the Lang Site
(36wh48), George
Archaeobotanical Remains Recovered from Flotation from the Lang Site
(36wh48), Ericksen
The Formation of Indigenous Sedentary Communities in the Monday Creek
Tributary Of the Hocking
River Valley, Ohio: A Gis Archaeological Landscape
Approach, Hicks, Abrams, Freter, and Ueland
The Bonnell Triangle Point: a Proposed Levanna Sub-type Scalene
Triangle Projectile Point, Powell
This
Week in Pennsylvania Archaeology
A new blog about Pennsylvania Archaeology sponsored by the State Museum.
http://www.twipa.blogspot.com
Now Available!
Rock Art of the Upper Ohio Valley
by James L. Swauger
On CD-ROM
In 1974, James L. Swauger published the landmark book Rock Art of the
Upper Ohio, which
still stands today as the most comprehensive study of Native American
petroglyphs in this area.
Order information
North Fork Chapter Meeting -- Sat. May 15, at 7:00 pm
Location: Golden Eagle Inn, Brookville,
Pa., Intersection of Route 28 and 322.
Program: The chapter will be reviewing plans and
preparations to begin a formal mapping project this weekend to record
the Scripture Rocks areas in and around Brookville.
These massive rocks were inscribed during the early
20th century by Douglas
Stahlman who believed
he
had a vision instructing him to carry out such a mission.
Each rock carries a theme metical biblical inscription and
was
named by Stahlman in a day journal now in the possession of the Jefferson County History
Center. The public is invited to attend and
participate in
this project. For further information contact
Ken Burkett at (814) 365-5563 or (kenburkett@comcast.net).
Allegheny Chapter Meeting -- Tue. Jun. 2, at
7:30 pm
Location: Kresge Theater, Grace Library Building, Carlow College,
3333 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Program: Bob
Oshnock, Member, Westmoreland Archaeological Society, SPA Chapter
23, will present the program on The House Patterns of the Drew People
on the
Consol Site.
Ohio Valley Annual Dinner Meeting -- Sat.
Jun. 6, at 5:00 pm
Location: Garden
Gate Restaurant on Rt. 422 in Prospect, PA.
Dinner Speaker: Mike
Woshner, member, Allegheny Chapter #1, will present the program on Birth of an Industry: Rubber &
Pre-Plastics in the Mid-Nineteenth Century. Allegheny Chapter
member
Mike Woshner’s presentation and display at our June 6th meeting will
highlight
over thirty-five years of collecting and research on the earliest days
of the
rubber and pre-plastic industries. His
topic, “Birth of an Industry: Rubber and Pre-Plastics of the
Mid-Nineteenth
Century,” is of interest and importance to historians and archeologists
for at
least three reasons: While these materials are sometimes overlooked in
many
references to cultural materials, rubber and hard rubber artifacts may
be found
in virtually any historic site dating from the late 1840s. The hundreds
of
material applications in the mid-1800s, including clothing, boots,
military
accoutrements, buttons, combs, and medical instruments, touch almost
all social
levels and walks of life. Manufacturer and patent markings can help
differentiate early materials from plastics and may provide references
for
dating a specific site or area. The presentation will track the early
history
of and development of rubber, hard rubber, gutta-percha, and related
materials
including the evolution to our modern-day latex and plastic. Rare artifacts from museum collections
and
archeological projects will be featured, along with surprising visuals
of
mid-century water beds, an elastic baby jumper, and a chatelaine made
for an
empress. Several original items will
also be displayed, allowing you to examine the exquisite workmanship
and
material characteristics.
For more information contact Amanda Valko at AVALKO@mbakercorp.com or
phone durnig the day 412-269-7959.
Westmoreland Chapter Meeting -- Wed. May 2, at 7:00 pm
Location: Unity Township Municipal Building located about 0.2 miles
north of route 30 at the Beatty crossroads on Beatty Co. Road.
Look for the Kawasaki dealership at the crossroads. The
intersection is four miles west of Latrobe and seven miles east of
Greensburg on U.S. Route 30.
Program: To be announced
Somerset Chapter Meeting --
Location: Somerset Historical Center, 10649 Somerset
Pike (Rt. 985), Somerset, PA 15501 (814) 445-6077
Program:
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