Central States Archaeological Journal July 1956 Volume 3, Number 1
This issue of the Central States Archaeological Journal features articles on the Illinois Archaeological Survey, archaeological discoveries in southern Illinois, prehistoric pipe bowls, ceremonial axes, and leaf-shaped flint blades from Illinois and Mexico. Additional highlights include a summary of excavations at the Ridge Lake Site, the investigation of a prehistoric flint-knapping workshop, archaeological travel, and council news.
Table of Contents
| Title | Author | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Earl C. Townsend Jr. | 3 |
| God Distributed the Type | Ralph A. Fisher Sr. | 4–8 |
| The Illinois Archaeological Survey | John C. McGregor | 9–11 |
| Reporting Archaeological Evidence in Pope County, Southern Illinois | L. A. Dearinger | 12–14 |
| Tour of Ruins | Ralph A. Fisher Sr. | 15–18 |
| Council News and Editorial Section | — | 19–22 |
| The Double Conoidal-Drilled Pipe Bowl | Harry E. Motsinger | 23 |
| The Spatulate Type of Ceremonial Axe | B. W. Stephens | 24–25 |
| Leaf-shaped Flint Blades from Illinois and Mexico—Similar in Design | Byron W. Knoblock | 26–29 |
| Summary of Recent Work at the Ridge Lake Site | Charles C. Cochran Jr. | 30–31 |
| Exploring a Flint Chipping Work Area | Arnold Richter | 32–40 |
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