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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.


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JournalPennsylvania Archaeologist
  Vol. 81 No. 2  -  Fall 2011

The Wylie #3 Site (36WH283): Part II, George
Keyhole Features from the Consol Site (36WM100), Auffart and Oshnock
Two Archaic Dogs from Central Ohio, Sciulli and Purcell 
 Jacob Skickett, Lenopi Elder: Preliminary Notes from before 1750 to after 1802, Becker



 


THE SOCIETY FOR PENNSYLVANIA ARCHAEOLOGY

83rd ANNUAL MEETING -- April 13-15, 2012
Location:  Holiday Inn, Clarion, PA  16214, just off exit 62 of Interstate 80
Hosted: by North Fork Chapter #29
Banquet Speaker: Dr. Michael J. Shott, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology and Classical Studies,  University of Akron who will be presenting: Documenting the Archaeological Record: The Complementary Roles of Professionals and Amateurs.
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North Fork Chapter Meeting -- Fri. Mar. 16, 7:00 pm
Location: Jefferson County History Center, 172-176 Main Street in Brookville, Pa. Parking is available at the rear of the building and people attending the meeting should use the rear ramp to enter.
Program:  Dr. Matthew Rhodes will present a program “The Necropolis of Ancón” at the Friday evening, March 16th meeting of the North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. For further information contact Ken Burkett at (814) 849-0077 or email kburkett-jchc@windstream.net

Allegheny Chapter Meeting  -- Tue. Apr. 3, 7:30 pm
Location:
Kresge Theater, Grace Library Building, Carlow College, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Program: Bill Black, Venango Chapter #30, will present the program Looking for Fort Machault..

Ohio Valley Chapter Meeting
-- Wed. Mar. 14, 7:00 pm
Location: The Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA.
Program: Mr. George Kovalchick, Local Historian, Butler County, will present the program Butler’s Industrial Past.  Mr. Kovalchick has approximately 60 photos to share with our group.  His program will focus on the railroads and other industrial enterprises that affected the growth of Butler and the county. For more information contact Amanda Valko at  AVALKO@mbakercorp.com or phone durnig the day 724-495-4026.

Westmoreland Chapter Meeting -- Wed. Mar. 21, 7:00 pm
Location: the 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 2.4 miles west of Latrobe, and seven miles east of Greensburg on U.S. Route 30.
Program: To be announced

Venango Chapter Meeting -- Fri. Mar. 9, 7:00 PM
Location: Christ U. M. Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA.  Lighted parking is available at the rear of the Church with entry from Chestnut Street.
Program: Dr. Mark McConaughy will present "Sugar Run Mound, a Squwakie Hill Phase, Hopewellian Burial Mound in Warren County, PA."  His talk will explore three separate periods of mound construction, modes of burial, and associated grave goods.