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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to the Society for American Archaeology records, 1935-2010
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.1980-55
- Creators:
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Basto, ArthurBauxar (Finkelstein), J. JoeBeardsley, Richard K. (Richard King), 1918-1978Barnett, Homer Garner, 1908-Bartel, BradBartlett, KatherineBass, George F.Collins, Henry B. (Henry Bascom), 1899-1987Chapman, Carl H. (Carl Haley), 1915-1987Cheek, Anetta L.Clark, M. MargaretClements, Forrest EdwardBell, Earl H.Bell, Robert E. (Robert Eugene), 1914-2006Chambers, Moreau Browne CongletonChampe, John L. (John Leland), 1895-Antle, H.R.Ayres, J.E.Anderson, DuaneAngus, John A.Bailey, John H.Bennett, John WilliamBabcock, Willoughby M.Baerreis, David A., 1916-1989Fitzhugh, William W., 1943-Adams, Richard E.W.Barnett, CliffordBarka, Norman F.Adovasio, J. M.Amsden, CharlesDeuel, Thorne, 1890-Di Peso, Charles CorradinoDeJarnette, David LloydDellinger, Samuel ClaudiusDay, H. SummerfieldDean, Jeffrey S.Davis, Edward MottDavis, Hester A., 1930-Dworsky, DonDyck, IanDowner, AlanDumand, Don E.Dixon, Keith A.Dorrance, FrancesDickson, Don F.Dincauze, Dena F.Cooper, Paul L. (Paul Lemen), 1909-1961Cook, Persifor M.Conner, Stuart W.Colton, Harold Sellers, 1881-1970Collier, Donald, 1911-1995Cole, Fay-CooperCoggins, ClemencyDavidson, D. S.Daugherty, Richard D.Daniels, Helen SloanCummings, Calvin R.Culbert, T. PatrickCross, Dale R.Cordell, Linda S.Corbyn, Ronald C.Society for American ArchaeologyGreywacz, Kathryn B.Green, ErnesteneGrayson, Donald K.Goodyear, Albert C.Goldschmidt, Walter, 1913-2010Gladwin, Harold SterlingGladfelter, Bruce G.Gilbert, William Harlen, 1904-1988Gerald, Rex E.Garvey, Robert R.Gaines, Sylvia W.Beals, Ralph L. (Ralph Leon), 1901-1985Frost, Janet A.Frost, EverettFrison, George C.Brew, J. O. (John Otis), 1906-1988Breternitz, Donald A.Buckner, John L.Broadbent, Sylvia M.Boudeman, Donald O.Blossom, F.H.Bray, WarwickBrand, Donald DilworthBlack, Glenn A. (Glenn Albert), 1900-1964Birdsell, Joseph B.Blom, FransBliss, Robert WoodsBerlin, HeinrichBennett, Wendell Clark, 1905-1953Berry, J. BrewtonBernal, IgnacioFord, Richard I.Fowler, Don D.Fox, George R.Fisher, Reginald G.Fitting, James E.Flannery, Kent VaughnCahill, Edgar D.Campbell, Elizabeth W.C.Cate, WilliamFewkes, Vladimir JarolslavBuikstra, Jane E.Burrill, A.C.Butler, MaryByers, Douglas S., 1903-1978Eaton, JackFarrand, William R.Fejos, Paul, 1897-1963Dyson, Robert H.Edwards, Robert Q.Eggan, Fred, 1906-1991Ellis, H. HolmesEzell, Paul HowardFagan, Brian M.Fairbanks, Charles H. (Charles Herron), 1913-1985Ford, James Alfred, 1911-1968
- Dates:
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1935-2010
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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195.75 Linear feet
- Repository:
This collection consists of the records of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) and documents the activities of the officers of SAA and the editors of the journal American Antiquity. Materials include minutes, correspondence, reports, newsletters, financial records, memorandums, contracts and journals.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the records of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) and documents the activities of the officers of SAA and the editors of the journal American Antiquity. Materials include minutes, correspondence, reports, newsletters, financial records, memorandums, contracts and journals.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Portions of this collection are unprocessed. Please contact the repository for further information.
Earlier accessions, containing records dating from 1935-1985, have been arranged in the following proposed series: (1) Records of the secretary-treasurer, 1935-1947; (2) treasurer's records, 1935-1950; (3) executive committee meeting minutes, 1961-1978; (4) records concerning annual meetings, 1935-1978; (5) records concerning nominations and elections, 1971-1978; (6) secretary's general correspondence, 1968-1978; (7) secretary's correspondence with SAA presidents, 1970-1978; (8) correspondence with affiliated organizations, 1968-1976; (9) secretary's subject files, undated; (10) records relating to committees, undated; (11) records relating to constitutional revision, undated; (12) copies of legislation; resolutions, undated; (13) antiquities actions, 1970-1976; (14) financial statements and treasurer's correspondence with the secretary, 1968-1977: (15) membership records, 1970-1977; (16) records concerning publications, 1970-1977; (17) field school lists, 1968-1979; (18) indexes and other compilations regarding executive committee and annual meeting actions; (19) executive committee meeting minutes, 1945-1976; (20) records concerning publications, 1970-1977; (21) field school lists, 1968-1979; (22) indexes and other compilations regarding executive committee and annual meeting actions; (23) executive committee meeting minutes, 1945-1978, 1980; (24) material relating to executive committee and annual meetings, including some reports, 1978-1983; (25) secretary's subject file, ca.1967-1983; (26) procedural materials; (27) material relating to proposals from and contract with management firm, 1983; (28) printed and processed material; (29) chairperson's records of the Committee on the Status of Women in Archaeology; (30) Fred Wendorf's files, 1972-1981; (31) records of the Committee on Public Archaeology, 1969-1981; (32) videocasettes and photographs, 1985; (33) editor's files; (34) Don D. Fowlers files; and (35) materials relating to American Antiquity.
Historical note
Historical note
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is an international organization with over 7,000 members. Founded in 1934, the SAA is "dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas."
Administration
Processing Information
Portions of this collection are unprocessed. Please contact the repository for further information.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Some material may be restricted. Contact the repository for further information.
Access to the Society for American Archaeology records requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation note
Society for American Archaeology records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Keywords
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