Central States Archaeological Journal January 1959 Vol.6, No.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
| Title | Author | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation! | H. R. McPherson | 3–4 |
| Welcome | Gray La Dassor | 5–7, 10–11 |
| Membership Roster | — | 8–9 |
| Genuine versus Fraudulent Flint | Gray La Dassor | 12–14 |
| The Importance of Archaeology | Don R. Dickson | 15–17 |
| Council News and Editorial Section | Don R. Dickson; H. R. McPherson; B. W. Stephens; Don C. Miller; Sue Miller; Earl C. Townsend Jr.; Gray La Dassor; Roger Eaton | 18–24 |
| A Recent Bird-Stone Find | B. W. Stephens | 25 |
| Adena Type Gorgets | B. W. Stephens | 26–27 |
| An Ozark Bluff Ceremonial Cache: A Lesson in Cultural Vandalism | George A. Agogino | 28–30 |
| A Sandstone Bowl | Harold W. Mohrman | 31–32 |
| Reminiscences of Black Hawk | Charles Dodds | 33–39 |
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