Central States Archaeological Journal January 1959

Cover of Central States Archaeological Journal Volume 6, Number 1, January 1959
Central States Archaeological Journal January 1959 Volume 6, Number 1

This issue of the Central States Archaeological Journal features articles on identifying genuine versus fraudulent flint artifacts, the importance of archaeology, Adena gorgets, bird-stones, and a rare sandstone bowl. Additional highlights include a study of an Ozark Bluff ceremonial cache and the lessons of cultural vandalism, historical reminiscences of Black Hawk, membership information, and council news and editorial updates.

Table of Contents
TitleAuthorPage(s)
Affiliation!H. R. McPherson3–4
WelcomeGray La Dassor5–7, 10–11
Membership Roster8–9
Genuine versus Fraudulent FlintGray La Dassor12–14
The Importance of ArchaeologyDon R. Dickson15–17
Council News and Editorial SectionDon R. Dickson; H. R. McPherson; B. W. Stephens; Don C. Miller; Sue Miller; Earl C. Townsend Jr.; Gray La Dassor; Roger Eaton18–24
A Recent Bird-Stone FindB. W. Stephens25
Adena Type GorgetsB. W. Stephens26–27
An Ozark Bluff Ceremonial Cache: A Lesson in Cultural VandalismGeorge A. Agogino28–30
A Sandstone BowlHarold W. Mohrman31–32
Reminiscences of Black HawkCharles Dodds33–39

Membership Application
Officers and Societies
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