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Impact: The Effect Of Climactic Change On Prehistoric And Modern Cultures In Texas (First Progress Report), Joel Gunn, Royce Mahula

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The pages of this report contain an assortment of materials which reflect the status of climatic change studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The effort is interdisciplinary, drawing on the talents of persons trained in geography, prehistory, anthropology, and mathematics and other fields. The goals of the project include (1) efforts to understand how prehistoric and modern economies respond to significant climatic changes and (2) the application of such understanding to our own time and nation.

Papers In Applied Archaeology, Joel Gunn

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The papers presented in this volume are concerned not only with the public interest aspect of archaeology but also with alternative and direct practical benefits. The thinking presented was occasioned by a massive increase in public expenditure for archaeological investigation. The papers certainly do not exhaust the topic, but they provide a fairly well rounded view of practical archaeology in the state of Texas.

Background To The Archaeology Of Chaparrosa Ranch, Southern Texas, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The Chaparrosa Ranch, located in Zavala County, southern Texas constitutes an ideal area for long-range archaeological research. Flowing' through the ranch are Chaparrosa and Turkey Creeks, two major tributaries in the Nueces River system. These creeks and subsidiary drainages have cut pronounced valleys and terrace systems. As of this writing, nearly 200 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites have been documented in these valleys and in the adjacent uplands. Field work at several known sites in the Chaparrosa Ranch was conducted in August and September 1970, and the results are found in the first paper in this volume.

The Mariposa Site: A Late Prehistoric Site On The Rio Grande Plain Of Texas, John L. Montgomery

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

This study of the results of archaeological survey and excavation at the Mariposa site is a contribution to three levels of the discipline. As a pioneering report of detailed excavation data from south Texas, it is a contribution by way of a substantial start on filling in a gap which has existed in regional cultural history. While this is an elementary contribution, it is just the sort of fundamental effort which we are discovering must yet be done in many geographic areas of the United States. The fundamental, detailed examination of the archaeological record in North America is far from …

An Archaeological Survey Of The Primary Connector From Laurens To Anderson, South Carolina, Albert C. Goodyear

Research Manuscript Series

No abstract provided.

The Conference On Historic Site Archaeology Papers 1977 - Volume 12, Stanley South

Conference on Historic Site Archaeology Papers

This multi-article volume was edited by Stanley South of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Contents:

The Chairman's Report - Stanley South.....ii
Historical Archaeology for Colorado and the Victorian Mining Frontier: Review, Discussion, and Suggestions - Steven G. Baker.....1
A Reconsideration of the 'Carolina Pattern' - Donna Lynne Benson.....32
Looking for the "Afro-" in Colono-Indian Pottery - Leland Ferguson.....68
Contemporary Patterns of Material Culture or Hansel and Gretel in the Modern World: Following the Trail of Pull Tabs to "The Pause That Refreshes" - Stanley South.....87
The Applicability of South's Methods as Tested on the Walnut Street Prison …

Prehistoric Mobile Stone Sculpture Of The Lower Columbia River Valley: A Preliminary Study In A Southern Northwest Coast Culture Subarea, Marilyn Sargent Peterson

Dissertations and Theses

This study presents a preliminary compilation of 1) archaeological sites or geographic locations in the lower Columbia River valley where mobile prehistoric zoomorphic and anthropomorphic stone sculptures have been found, 2) a descriptive listing of the sculptures found at each of these sites or locations, and 3) insofar as possible an evaluation of the significance of these sculptures in the culture history for the area. Such an evaluation is based primarily on evidence derived from archaeological, ethnographic and historic contexts wherever they can be ascertained. However, the evaluation is also based upon a general analysis of the inherent design characteristics …

Prehistoric Settlement And Subsistence Systems, Skidaway Island, Georgia, Chester B. Depratter

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Notebook - January-December 1978, South Carolina Institute Of Archaeology And Anthropology--University Of South Carolina

SCIAA Newsletter - Notebook

Contents:

Preliminary Report - Hull Construction Features of the Brown's Ferry Vessel.....p. 1
Report on Excavations at the Buie Mound, Robeson County, North Carolina.....p. 30

Legal Restrictions On American Access To Foreign Cultural Property, Michael S. Blass

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.

Environmental Changes On The Georgia Coast During The Prehistoric Period, Chester B. Depratter

Faculty & Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

The Conference On Historic Site Archaeology Papers 1976 - Volume 11, Stanley South

Conference on Historic Site Archaeology Papers

This volume consists of three parts, the Contributed Papers (Part 1), the Presented Papers (Part 2), and the 1976 John M. Coggin Award Paper for Method and Theory (Part 3). The volume is edited by Stanley South of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Contents:
Preface-The Chairman's Report - Stanley South.....ii

Part 1: Contributed Papers
Discovery and Interpretation of the Indian Barricade at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Alabama - Roy S. Dickens, Jr......1
Artifacts Are Not Enough - Garry Wheeler Stone.....43
The Uses of Inventories: A Warning - Lois Green Carr.....64
It's In the Can - Michael …

The Conference On Historic Site Archaeology Papers 1975 - Volume 10, Stanley South

Conference on Historic Site Archaeology Papers

This volume consists of four parts: the Presented Papers (Part 1) and the Historical Archaeology Forums (Parts 2-4). The volume is edited by Stanley South of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Contents:

Preface-The Chairman's Report - Stanley South.....ii

Part 1: Presented Papers.....1
Parallels in the Rise of the Various Subfields of Historical Archaeology - Robert L. Schuyler.....2
Fort Loudoun Excavations: 1975 Season - Carl Cuttruff and Beverly Bastian.....11
The Historical Archaeology of a French Fishing Settlement In Gaspe (Quebec), 1713-1758 - Jean-Francois Blanchette.....24
Eighteenth Century French Contact Sites in North-Central Oklahoma - Byron Sudbury.....50
The Last …

An Initial Archaeological Assessment Of John James Park, City Of San Antonio, Texas, Elizabeth Cantu Frkuska, Augustine J. Frkuska, Fred Valdez Jr., Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In January, 1977, the City of San Antonio Department of Parks and Recreation (Ronald L. Darner, Director) and the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio (Thomas R. Hester, Director), entered into a contract for the archaeological assessment of John James Park. The park property (Fig. 1), is located just north of Fort Sam Houston, and the eastern boundary fronts on Salado Creek, a major tributary of the San Antonio River.

The field survey was carried out under the general supervision of Dr. Thomas R. Hester and Mr. Jack D. Eaton, with the field crew consisting …

An Archaeological And Historical Assessment Of The Tule Lake Tract, Nueces County, Texas, Lynn Highley, Andrea Gerstle, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On March 2 and 3, 1977, an archaeological survey of the area surrounding Tule Lake, in Corpus Christi, Texas, was conducted by the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio. The reconnaissance was authorized by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, prior to disposal of fill resulting from harbor dredging activities. Mr. William Sky Eagle of the Corpus Christi office of the Corps provided us with detailed locational information, and Mr. David Espy, a Corpus Christi resident and avocational archaeologist, informed us of local activities and discoveries, as well as opening his own …

Archaeological Test Excavations At 41mv57: The Seco Mines Project, Maverick County, Texas, Augustine J. Frkuska Jr., Elizabeth C. Frkuska, David Brown, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In mid-February, 1977, an archaeological field team from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted investigations at prehistoric site 41 MV 57 in Maverick County, Texas. The site is located along a tributary of Seco Creek and is to be modified by the installation of a sewage collection system (the Seco Mines Project).

An Initial Archaeological Assessment Of Area Proposed For Modification At Fort Mcintosh, Webb County, Texas, James E. Ivey, Thomas Medlin, Jack D. Eaton

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

From April 4 to 11, 1977, archaeologists from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Center for Archaeological Research, visited the site of Fort McIntosh (41 WE 11), presently occupied by the Laredo Junior College, Laredo, Texas.

The purpose of the visit was to conduct four days of on-the-ground survey and limited testing in the southwestern area of the Fort Site where construction of college athletic facilities is planned. This area lies between the college campus and the bank of the Rio Grande. The survey was designed to determine, if possible, what archaeological and historical resources remain in the proposed …

1975 Archaeological Investigations At Old Ursuline Academy San Antonio, Texas, Paul R. Katz

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Archaeological investigations were conducted at Old Ursuline Academy (41 BX 235), presently the Southwest Craft Center, during the month of October, 1975. This work was necessitated by planned renovations to the dormitory building, one of the complex of nineteenth century buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Figs. 1, 2).

The nature of the renovation would consist of excavating below the present floor of the dormitory basement so that air conditioning ducts and blower units might be installed; transformation of this basement from a storage place into a series of functional rooms and galleries; construction of a new …

An Archaeological Test Excavation At John James Park City Of San Antonio, Texas, Susanna R. Katz

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

An archaeological testing program at John James Park in the northeastern portion of San Antonio, Texas, was conducted for a two week period during the early summer of 1977. The research was funded by the City of San Antonio, Department of Parks and Recreation, under a contract with the Center for Archaeological Research of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Thomas R. Hester served as Principal Investigator.

The Archaeology And History Of The Spanish Governor's Palace Park, Anne A. Fox

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In the spring of 1976, test excavations were carried out by the Center for Archaeological Research of The University of Texas at San Antonio at the site of a small park to be built immediately north of the Spanish Governor1s Palace on Military Plaza in downtown San Antonio. Because of its proximity to one of the original structures built by the Spanish in the early 18th century, testing was deemed necessary to determine if remains of other early structures would be disturbed by the park construction.

The testing program was administered by Dr. Thomas R. Hester. Field operations from April …

Archaeological Survey Of Areas Proposed For Modification In The Encino Park Development, Northern Bexar County, Texas, A. Joachim Mcgraw, Fred Valdez Jr., Waynne Cox

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During late April and May of 1977, individuals from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), conducted a preliminary archaeological survey and assessment of the proposed 2500-acre Encino Park Development in northern Bexar County. The work was conducted in two phases by two different teams working during the periods of April 25-May 4 and May 16-20, 1977, although both investigated portions of the East and West Elm Creek drainages and adjacent upland areas. The archaeological assessment was carried out under contract with the Denton Development Corporation.

The intent of the survey was to locate …

An Archaeological And Historical Survey Of Walnut Creek, Seguin, Texas, James E. Ivey, Cristi Assad, Erwin Roemer, Jack D. Eaton

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During March 1977, the Center for Archaeological Research conducted archaeological and historical surveys of Walnut Creek at Seguin, Texas.

The surveys were performed under contract with Hallenberger, Galindo and Associates, Consulting Engineers. This engineering firm, in turn, has been contracted by the U.S. Corps of Engineers to do a study of proposed flood control developments along Walnut Creek in anticipation of the projected 50-year flood cycle. The archaeological and historical surveys of Walnut Creek Were part ofa larger study to assess the environmental impact of the area by the proposed flood control developments.

This report, which describes the surveys made …

Archaeological Research At The Hinjosa Site (41jw8), Jim Wells County, Southern Texas, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In March 1975, personnel of the Center for Archaeological Research conducted an intensive survey of site 41 JW 8 (the Hinojosa site), Jim Wells County, in southern Texas. These investigations were the result of an agreement between the Center and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS) (purchase order no. TX-1102-75). Earlier research at the site had consisted of a preliminary surface survey, the results of which were published by Hester and Bass (1974). In their report, recommendations were made for an intensive survey of the site, to include site mapping, intensive surface collecting, and test …

A Preliminary Assessment Of Archaeological Resources At Tobins Oakwell Farm, San Antonio, Texas, A. Joachim Mcgraw, Fred Valdez Jr.

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

A preliminary archaeological survey and assessment of the Tobins Oakwell Farm project area was conducted during August 22-24, 1977, by archaeologists from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The work was conducted within two nearby but separate areas adjacent to Salado Creek within the city limits of San Antonio, northern Bexar County. The investigation was performed under a contract between the Center and Ford, Powell and Carson, architects and planners.

An Archaeological Study Of The Mcpherson Road Extension Project Laredo, Texas, Daniel E. Fox, H. G. Uecker

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In October 1977, the Commissioners Court of Webb County and the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, entered into a contract for an archaeological assessment of the McPherson Road Extension Project, Laredo, Texas. The object of this survey was to locate, record and evaluate archaeological or historical resources that might be present within the proposed right-of-way.

As a result of the survey, three archaeological sites (41 WB 64, 41 WB 65 and 41 WB 66) were located within the right-of-way, and it was determined that these sites would be affected by road construction. Sites 41 …

Archaeological Assessment Of Two Sites In The Vicinity Of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 11, Salado Creek Watershed, Bexar County, Texas, David Brown, Paul Lukowski, Thomas R. Hester, Jack D. Eaton

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In March of 1977, the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio was contacted by Mr. George C. Marks of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (Temple, Texas) regarding further archaeological research at two archaeological sites within the area of proposed Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 11 on the Salado Creek Watershed in Bexar County, Texas. These two sites had been located in an earlier reconnaissance of the region conducted by the Center for Archaeological Research (Hester et al. 1974). Recommendations made at that time for these two sites included a careful definition …

Archaeological Survey And Testing At The City Of Live Oak Park, Bexar County, Texas, Erwin Roemer Jr., Stephen L. Black

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On June 15, 1977, an archaeological survey was made of a 70-acre park at Live Oak, Texas. During the survey, a prehistoric site (41 BX 435) was found and recorded. Recommendations were made for testin9 the site to evaluate its importance and possible eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. On June 17 and 18, limited testing of the site was conducted. The results of the survey and subsequent test excavations are presented here.

The archaeological work at the park was done under a contract between the City of Live Oak (Mr. Ronald Dunlap, City Manager) and …

An Archaeological Assessment Of The San Antonio 201 Wastewater Treatment Project, Anne A. Fox

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During December of 1976 and January and February of 1977, personnel of the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), carried out archaeological surveys and assessment of more than 11 different drainages and three sewage treatment plant areas around the periphery of the City of San Antonio. This comprised Phase I of a project to assess archaeological resources for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the San Antonio 201 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Project. Phase II of the project will involve archaeological testing where necessary for more accurate assessment of sites recorded in Phase I. …

An Archaeological Survey Of Proposed Areas For Alternate Roadways At Olmos Dam, San Antonio, Texas, David Brown

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On June 16, 1977, an archaeologist from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted a surface survey in the area of Olmos Dam. The areas surveyed include the 250-foot right-of-way just to the south of the dam, and also an area extending roughly 500 feet north of the dam (Fig. 1). These are two of several areas considered for an alternate vehicle road to be used during planned modifications to Olmos Dam. The proposed routes under study which were surveyed are listed as road alternatives IV-B and VI as shown on plans supplied by …

An Archaeological Evaluation Of Three Prehistoric Sites Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed, Kendall County, Southern Central Texas, Fred Valdez Jr., A. Joachim Mcgraw

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During the summer of 1977, personnel from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), conducted archaeological test excavations at three sites along Frederick Creek in Kendall County, Texas. These sites were located in areas proposed for modification by the construction of Floodwater Retarding Structure #3 in the Upper Cibolo Creek watershed. The field work was conducted under a contract between the Center for Archaeological Research and the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (Purchase Order No. 40-7442-7-1212).

An initial survey of the area had been conducted in February 1975, and resulted in …