Central States Archaeological Journal January 1961 Vol.8, No.1
This issue of the Central States Archaeological Journal presents a varied selection of articles examining archaeological preservation, important sites, prehistoric stone-tool technology, Native American traditions, and private efforts to preserve archaeological collections. Together, these contributions provide a valuable look at the interests and concerns of North American archaeology during the early 1960s.
Ed Meiners opens the issue with a discussion of proposed legislation to protect antiquities in Illinois, reflecting growing concern for the protection of archaeological sites and cultural resources. Charles W. McNair follows with an extensive report on the Moore’s Creek Site, providing information about archaeological investigations and discoveries associated with the site.
A particularly important contribution is Gregory Perino’s “Evidence of Sharpening by Reworking: Paleo and Archaic Blades.” The article examines how prehistoric peoples maintained and reshaped stone blades through repeated sharpening and reworking. Such evidence can help archaeologists and artifact collectors better understand the manufacture, use, and changing form of projectile points, knives, and other chipped-stone tools associated with the Paleo and Archaic periods.
The issue also explores Native American history and traditions through Alois J. Weber’s article on a custom of the Sac and Fox Indians. David L. Weimer’s “Finally—A Home” and Dave Scott’s article on a Kentucky private museum highlight efforts to provide permanent homes for archaeological materials and collections.
Rounding out the issue is the Council News and Editorial Section, featuring contributions from B. W. Stephens, Wendal Lamb, Max Julian, Don C. Miller, and Leonard Blake. Overall, this January 1961 issue offers an interesting combination of archaeological research, artifact studies, preservation efforts, Native American history, and collecting history from across the central United States.
Table of Contents
| Title | Author | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Legislation to Protect Antiquities in Illinois | Ed Meiners | 3–7 |
| A Report on the Moore’s Creek Site | Charles W. McNair | 8–17 |
| Council News and Editorial Section | B. W. Stephens; Wendal Lamb; Max Julian; Don C. Miller; Leonard Blake | 18–23 |
| Evidence of Sharpening by Reworking: Paleo and Archaic Blades | Gregory Perino | 24–30 |
| A Strange Custom of the Sac and Fox Indians | Alois J. Weber | 31–33 |
| Finally—A Home | David L. Weimer | 34–38 |
| A Kentucky Private Museum | Dave Scott | 39–40 |
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