PETROGLYPH Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society Volume 51, Number 3 www.azarchsoc.org November 2014 A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE CHAIR October 1, 2014, was the day we sadly said goodbye to our dear friend and AAS member, Linda Dorsey. Linda was a devoted volunteer to our organization. For several years she worked with Ellie Large on producing the Petroglyph newsletter, she has served as President of the Agua Fria Chapter and of late, became the AAS Webmaster and Database Administrator. Linda was always willing to help and provide advice to members and the State Board using her technical knowledge. She will be missed and we send our condolences to her family and all of her friends. The family has announced that memorial donations in her name may be made to AAS, PO Box 9665, Phoenix, AZ 85068. Glenda A. Simmons, State Chair!!TIME TO RENEW MEMBERSHIPS!! 2014 Memberships expire on Dec. 31, 2014 Reasons to pay early: It will be done - you ll be able to sit back and relax! It won t slip your mind during the upcoming Holiday season! You won t have to worry about missing The Petroglyph! Chapter members can renew at chapter meetings. Only at large members can renew online or by contacting the state membership chair. Sylvia Lesko, Membership Chair IN THIS ISSUE 2 2015 Archaeology Expo 2 AAC Conference Registration 3 AAC Conference Schedule 4 Chapter News 10 Upcoming Events 11 Meeting Calendar Next deadline is 5 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 19th **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** AAS is in urgent need of a Webmaster/Database Administrator plus a backup Petroglyph editor who knows Microsoft Publisher. To apply or request further information, contact Glenda Simmons, glendaann@hughes.net
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 *****SAVE THE DATE**** 2015 Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month Archaeology Expo Participant Application Form Confluence of Travel, Trade, and Culture Through Time Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park Saturday, March 7, 2015 To have your event included in the Listing of Events, fill out the online form at: http://azstateparks.com/archy/downloads/2015_archy_expo_participation_fillable_form.pdf The form must be submitted by February 6, 2015. For more detailed information regarding the Expo, please contact Kris Dobschuetz at (602) 542-7141 or by e-mail (kd2@azstateparks.gov). 2014 Fall Arizona Archaeological Council Conference Registration For AAC members: Conference registration is included in the price of your 2014 AAC membership. The cost of an annual AAC membership is $35.00 (which also includes receipt of the AAC newsletter and the Journal of Arizona Archaeology). For non-members: AAC membership/conference registration dues may be paid at the door or online through the AAC membership sign up page: (http://ww.arizonaarchaeologicalcouncil.org/page-1068936) For students with valid ID: Conference registration is free the first year. Annual AAC membership and conference registration is $25.00 for consecutive years. For registered members of Native American Tribes: Conference registration is free with a valid Tribal enrollment identification card or Certificate of Indian Blood. If you would like to receive The Petroglyph by e-mail: Send an e-mail to slesko4@cox.net with the words e-mail my Petroglyph in the subject line and indicate your name and chapter. (Of course your dues must be current!) 2
November 2014 / Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society 2014 Arizona Archaeological Council Conference Celebrating 50 Years of the National Historic Preservation Act in Arizona Organized by Christopher P. Garraty (AAC President [2014]) November 7, 2014 Arizona Museum of Natural History, Mesa, AZ 8:00 8:30 am Reception/Welcome 8:30 8:40 am Introduction: AAC and the Making Archaeology Public (MAP) Project, by Christopher P. Garraty 8:40 9:10 am Fifty Years of Stress and Success: The National Historic Preservation Act in Arizona, by Ann V. Howard and Peter J. Pilles 9:10 9:35 am CRM in Arizona before 36 CFR 800, by James Schoenwetter 9:35 10:00 am The Impact and Future of Federal Archaeology on Archaic and Paleoindian Research in Arizona, by Jesse A.Ballenger 10:30 10:15 am Morning Break/Catch-up 10:15 10:40 am Early Agricultural Period Archaeology and the NHPA in Southern Arizona, by James Vint 10:40 11:05 am The Development of Prehistoric Irrigation Studies under the National Historic Preservation Act, by Jerry D. Howard and M. Kyle Woodson 11:05 11:30 am The Structure of Pre-Classic Hohokam Villages: What we have learned from over 30 years of CRM work in central and southern Arizona, by Michael Lindeman, Henry Wallace, and William Doelle 12:00 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 1:25 pm: Households to Platform Mounds, by Glen E. Rice 1:25 1:50 pm The View from Outside: The Impact of the NHPA on Archaeological Research in the Transition Zone and Papagueria, by Richard Ciolek-Torrello and Michael Heilen 1:50 2:15 pm The National Historic Preservation Act and Historic Sites in Arizona, by Mark R. Hackbarth, Greta Rayle, Helena Ruter, and Christopher P. Garraty 2:15 2:40 pm The National Historic Preservation Act and Historic Period Native American Archaeology, by Chris R. Loendorf 2:40 2:55 pm Afternoon Break/Catch-up 2:55 3:20 pm Comprehending Hopi Footprints: Hopi History and Traditions at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, by Maren P. Hopkins, Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma, and T. J. Ferguson 3:20 3:45 pm The NHPA and LTRR: 50 Years of Tree-Rings and Archaeology in Arizona, by Ronald H. Towner and Jeffrey S. Dean 3:45 4:10 pm The Value of Synthesis for Research and Preservation: The NHPA and Beyond, by Matthew A. Peeples, Jeffery J. Clark, William H. Doelle, Andy Laurenzi, and Barbara J. Mills 4:10 4:35 pm The Power and Responsibility of Inheriting from Giants, by M. Scott Thompson 4:35 6:00 pm AAC Happy Hour to be help on the roof of the Arizona Museum of Natural History immediately following the conference. 3
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 CHAPTER NEWS Agua Fria Chapter October 13 th Meeting: Our speaker this month was Walter 'Dutch' Duering, Associate Curator of Anthropology, Arizona Museum of Natural History, City of Mesa, Arizona and long time advisor to the Agua Fria Chapter. His topic was worked ceramics at the Calderwood site along the lower Agua Fria River. He also presented background material on the site, its contents and the original excavation by the AAS in the 1960's. The Agua Fria chapter has been working on the material (ceramics, lithics, shell and bone) from this site for many years but only the members involved in the labs were aware of the background so it was a very educational evening for the chapter members. November 10 th Meeting: Our speaker will be Connie Stone from the Bureau of Land Management. Her talk will be From the Agua Fria to Renewable Energy: Snapshots from a Career as a BLM Archaeologist. She will review some of her experiences working on projects in western Arizona and the Agua Fria National Monument with a focus on cultural resource management. Recent Events: Oct. 18 th - A tour of Black Mesa Arrastre Creek on the Agua Fria National Monument. Upcoming Events: Our November hike will be to the Shaw Butte site near Thunderbird Rd. and Central Ave., Phoenix AZ., along with a visit to the North Mountain Park Nature/Visitor center. Please contact Paulette Gehlker <paulette@magicmeow.biz> if you are interested in knowing more about this hike. The AAS Agua Fria Chapter will meet at 7 pm at the West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church located on the NW corner of 59th Ave and Cholla. --Bob Lindsay Desert Foothills Chapter October Meeting: Evelyn Billo presented on the Sears Point petroglyph complex after a 4-year project and the resulting final report and analysis on file with the Yuma Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. Desert Foothills Chapter had a great field trip to this location the prior two days and also stopped by Painted Rock during their stay in the area. Evelyn s PowerPoint was informative and very detailed for suggestions and possible conclusions regarding the thousands of petroglyphs and other features, including a race track. November Meeting: NOTE, the business meeting begins promptly at a special time - 7 pm. Our special guest speaker presentation begin at 7:30 pm. Our speaker Steve Lekson, one of the most prestigious Southwest Archaeologists and prolific writer, presents End of the Anasazi: the Fall of Chaco Canyon and the Mesa Verde Migrations, a presentation that outlines what some think of as the disappearance of the prehistoric Anasazi (pre-puebloan) peoples. The general Four Corners area time frame are the last two centuries before 1300, the 12th and 13th centuries. The focus of the presentation encompasses the history of Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruins, and Mesa Verde. The events of these centuries culminated in the out-migration of tens of thousands of "Anasazi" or Ancestral Pueblo peoples from the Four Corners area and result in the origins of Pueblos as they exist today. These three areas are deemed cultural important today and can be visited under National Park Service protection: Chaco Culture National Historic Park (NM), Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM), and Mesa Verde National Park (CO). 4 (Continued on page 5)
(Continued from page 4) November 2014 / Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society Special-1: This year s Holiday Party is potluck on Wednesday, December 10 th, at 6 pm in the community building (Maitland Hall) at the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Cave Creek. Early reservations are strongly suggested due to limited room and possible seating configurations, no walk-ins can be accommodated this year. Please respond to Kathy Queen, 5311 E. Evans Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 by Nov. 29 th. Remit your non -refundable check ($5.00 per person) to assist with the cost of your entrée, non-alcoholic beverage, rolls, condiments, and place settings. Reservations can also be completed at the Nov. 12 th meeting. Last names beginning with A through E are asked to contribute salads, F through M are responsible for side dishes, and N through Z bring deserts. BUCKLE UP and celebrate another successful year, share experiences, and review 2014. Joan Young volunteered to be our coordinator again this year and we look forward to her many surprises, any questions 623.551.1085. Special-2: The Desert Foothills Chapter Holiday Party Wednesday, December 10, 2014 is in need of some nice items for our silent auction. Please contribute, if you have any questions contact Liz at 480.200.7967 or bring your item(s) to the Nov. 12th meeting or the Holiday Party. Chapter Web News: http://www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills Keep up-to-date with the 2014 Activities Calendar, get advanced insight for events coming up, and links to our partners Cave Creek Museum (March Expo) and Foothills Community Foundation (DFC Library and November special meeting). Classes and Workshops: Mary Kearney is the primary contact for classes and workshops at maryk92@aol.com and the only place to sign up or get more information. Please remember classes and workshops are open to AAS members only and DFC members have priority. There is no registration on the day of the activity. Local Field Trip to a Perry Mesa Pit House Village- Contact Larry Morehouse at 623-776-6700 or mas00casa@gmail.com for this special local hike. Please do not sign up if you are NOT certain you can participate. If you must cancel, please let Larry know ASAP because slots for the trip are very limited. The mapped village area appears to be approximately 200 x 200 meters with the road nearby, so there isn't excessive hiking. There are a lot of trash middens, a few field houses, a couple of petroglyphs, at least one slag roaster, and some artifact scatters. Scott Wood is the archaeological interpreter for this visit. Time and weather allowing another location may be included with this trip scheduled for November 13 th (more details on web). Tracks and Scat Workshop- Al Cornell facilitates this outdoor class in the Cave Creek area from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.) on Jan. 24 th at a cost of $15 per member. Learn and have some fun discovering the many mysteries of common creatures inhabiting our environment. Your awareness of the outdoors increases with the ability to find and interpret tracks, scat, and signs left behind by animals. The ability to find, interpret, and follow tracks or sign left by an animal s passage is an essential skill for persons interested in their outdoor surroundings. Contact Mary Kearney at maryk92@aol.com to secure a slot in this class. --Roger Kearney Homolovi Chapter Bill Reitze, archaeologist for the Petrified Forest National Park, will be the speaker at the Nov. 12 th meeting of the Homolovi AAS Chapter. He will talk about the expansion of the Petrified Forest and the archaeological resources being discovered there. The chapter meets at 7 pm at the Winslow Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (Historic Lorenzo Hubbell Trading Post), 523 W. Second St., Winslow, AZ. You can also join us for dinner at 5 pm at the Historic La Posada Turquoise Room (on your own tab). Questions, please contact Sky Roshay, 928-536-3307. --Sky (Majida) Roshay.More CHAPTER NEWS. (continued on page 5) 5
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 (Continued from page 5).More CHAPTER NEWS. Phoenix Chapter November Meeting: The speaker for our Nov. 13 th meeting will be Ric Alling, Director, Marston Exploration Theater, ASU. He will talk about Applied Archaeoastronomy in the American Southwest. Ric is the inaugural director of the ASU s newly opened Marston Exploration Theater, a facility that uses the next generation of Planetarium technologies to render images in 3D stereographic space. Ric s interest in preparation and delivery of science themes in public settings derives from a B. A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Theater and in Anthropology from ASU while continuing to work toward an M.A. in Museum Studies at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Archaeoastronomers seek to identify and document how prehistoric peoples imbedded astronomical knowledge in their material culture. While many sites demonstrate astronomical awareness, proof of the refined notion of astronomical knowledge remains vexing. Astronomical knowledge requires demonstrating the use of celestial observation as a tool. It is difficult enough to identify with certainty a purposeful alignment; inferring the reason for that alignment is many times more difficult. A case study from an investigation at Wupatki National Monument will be used to examine a suspected alignment, considering the celestial mechanics that interact with the alignment, and the reasonableness of this case as an archaeoastronomic event marker. October Meeting: Doug Newton, the speaker for our October meeting, took us on a virtual tour of the Eagletail Mountain petroglyphs which was much appreciated by those who won t be able to join Doug s tour to see the them on Sunday, Oct. 26. The panels were amazing. Upcoming Meetings: Dec. 11 - Todd Bostwick, Interpreting the Nazca Lines: Enigmatic Images of the Peruvian Desert. (Our Holiday Potluck) Feb. 12 - Chris Reed, Agua Fria Chapter, Natural Bridges National Monument - Living on the Edge. Upcoming Hike: Dec. 20 - Hike to view the 19th Ave and Greenway petroglyph site in Phoenix. It is easy to drive to and has adequate parking but there will be some scrambling to see the glyphs. More details will be emailed to all chapter members. Spring - The South Mountain Hieroglyphic Canyon hike that was scheduled for Oct. 26 th following the State Meeting had to be cancelled. It will be rescheduled for this spring. Stay tuned! The Phoenix Chapter meets at 7 pm on the 2 nd Thursday of each month in the Community Room at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. We take the speaker to dinner at 5:30 pm at the Ruby Tuesday Restaurant on 44th Street and Washington just northwest of the museum. If you are interested in having dinner with the speaker, please call or email Marie (480-827-8070 or mbrit@cox.net) so that she can reserve a large enough table. --Ellie Large Rim Country Chapter October: A lot of good things happened during the month. The fall schedule for excavating at the Goat Camp Indian Ruin in Payson kicked off Oct. 11 th and 12 th. Archaeologists, team leaders and volunteers all made for an enthusiastic bunch. Approved future dig dates are Oct. 25 & 26, Nov. 8 & 9, and Nov. 22 & 23. If you wish to join us, and can commit to any of the stated dates, contact Scott Wood, Archaeologist, or Ed Spicer, RCC Activities Coord., (you must be an AAS member to participate.) The 'I Dig Goat Camp Ruin' T-shirts arrived, and are being snapped up in a hurry. They're available in Turf Green, Texas Orange, and Indigo Blue, with white printing. The price is $18, with all proceeds going to the GCR excavation fund. Looks like we'll have to place another order real soon. Ed Spicer, our Activities Coordinator, led a convoy from Pine to Skull Valley, where we took part in a good old fashioned ice cream and pie social hosted by the Skull Valley Historical Society. There was plenty of good 6 (continued on page 8)
(Continued from page 6) November 2014 / Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society ol' country/western entertainment, along with a tour of the original railroad depot museum along with southwestern arts and crafts exhibits and booths. The group even had it's picture taken in front of the largest Cottonwood tree in North America! We ended up rounding out the day with a late lunch at the Irons Springs Cafe, another revamped train depot, in Prescott. A great field trip. The October meeting was highlighted by the presentation, 'Debating the Hohokam Collapse,' by Doctor Douglas B. Craig. The doctor is an Arizona archaeologist of some thirty years standing. He has headed up numerous excavations throughout Arizona, including the Tonto Basin, the Gila River Valley, and along the Santa Cruz River. There have been, over time, several proposed theories relative to the collapse of the Hohokam culture. Doctor Craig shared insight into the various interpretations and their relevance in light of current evidence. The monthly hike (weather permitting) for October was to Monument Peaks. Another of the amazing number of archaeology sites around (and in) Payson. The field trip to Chaco Culture National Historical Monument, (Chaco Canyon,) was an enjoyable event. Ed Spicer was team leader for this outing. They also enjoyed a bit of rain, but it's the unexpected that can make a road trip truly memorable. November: The Rim Country Chapter of AAS is in for a treat. Marshall Trimble, Arizona's official state historian, (and unofficial goodwill ambassador,) is scheduled to be our guest speaker on Saturday, Nov. 15 th. Along with knowing what was what back when in Arizona, Marshall can weave a tale with the best of them, and sings a folksy song, accompanied by his own guitar playing. There is no better way, or fun way, to learn Arizona history than spending some time with Mister Trimble. Some of you members from the other Chapters might like to make the trip. Marshall Trimble alone is worth the drive; and it would also give you an excuse for a getaway weekend in Payson. --Wayne Walter.More CHAPTER NEWS. San Tan Chapter October: Gina Gage, an archaeologist with Northland Research and our chapter advisor, gave a great talk about Historic Ranching in the Big Sandy River Valley, a little known area along Arizona's State Route 93 just northwest of Wikieup. It is approximately 139 miles from Phoenix. Gina's presentation was an overview of her thesis for her masters degree which she will receive in 2015. She started by helping us understand Historical Archaeology which, in today's terms, is "any place where humans have left evidence of their existence, more than 50 years old, and for which written records may exist." Gina states 90% of all recorded historical sites date to approx. 1910-1950, and that most of those are trash dumps. (Yes, those are considered sites also.) Gina based her research on Irene Kafer s Book about Lucy Buckley's 1880 Ranch. Lucy Buckley had a long life in the area. Gina led us thru the process of finding sites, researching the sites, and then how she applied it to the Buckley site and others in the area. Her actual excavations were mostly collection in trash dumps. It was an interesting and informative presentation. Our upcoming speaker, April Carol, an archaeologist with the City of Phoenix will give us a presentation titled: The Latest & Greatest in Phoenix Archaeology. It will cover the findings of recent large archaeological projects in the Phoenix area. April B.A. degrees in History and in Anthropology from Arizona State University. She has worked for the City of Phoenix Archaeology Office for over 10 years. Once a month the San Tan Chapter is helping with a survey project out at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park. 7 (Continued on page 8)
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 (Continued from page 7) Under the Park Superintendent, Sarah Steele's supervision we are helping to survey small areas of the park. Our next work day will November 4th, the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in helping out with this project contact Sarah Steele at steeles@mail.maricopa.gov or call the park office at 480-655-5554. You can also contact Marie Britton at mbrit@cox.net or 480-390-3491. Our meeting are held at the San Tan Historical Society building at 20425 S Old Ellsworth Rd in Queen Creek. They are held the second Wednesday of each month from September to May. The presentation begins at 7:30 pm. For more information on our group, contact Marie Britton at 480-827-8070 mbrit@cox.net or Earla Cochran at 489-655-6733. --Marie Britton.More CHAPTER NEWS. Verde Valley Chapter Our November meeting will be held on the 20 th at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, at 7 pm. Our speaker will be Kimberly Spurr, a professional archaeologist for more than 25 years, working primarily in the Colorado Plateau region. The title of her presentation will be Building Canyon de Chelly Trails: Traditions and the Civilian Conservation Corp. Indian Division. Ms. Spurr completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado College, and received her M.A. in Anthropology from NAU. Since then, she has directed and participated in numerous multi-year survey and excavation projects, exploring patterns of prehistoric and historic human activity. She also consults on NAGPRA-related projects throughout the Southwest. She lives in Flagstaff, where she currently operates Past Peoples Consulting, LLC, and works as a Supervisory Archaeologist and Bioarchaeologist at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The nominating committee will be contacting members to consider taking jobs for next year. We need officers and field trip leaders. "On the job training" is readily available. For further information please contact Chuck Jenkins at cjenkins@npgcable.com. --Louise Fitzgerald Yavapai Chapter October: The prehistoric raised roadbeds built by the Mayans in the Yucatan have long been a subject of fascination for the speaker at the Yavapai chapter s Oct. 16 th meeting. About forty members and guests of the chapter joined retired Prescott College professor Bill Litzinger on his exploration of these roads or sacbéob, as they were - and are - known by the Mayan people. Our thanks go to Professor Litzinger for a very enjoyable and educational presentation. October s field trip, led by member Pete Reilly, features two sites south of Prescott that feature standing walls and what may be the remnants of a tower. Members were still buzzing about the chapter s spellbinding trip earlier in the month to sites in the Chaco Canyon region of New Mexico. Flo Reynolds, the primary organizer of the trip, along with those who contributed extensively to the trip s success, Charly Gullett and Ron Robinson, were all roundly feted by everyone at the October meeting. November: Our Nov. 20 th meeting will focus on the longstanding cooperation between professional and amateur archaeologists in uncovering the extensive and unique prehistory of Central Arizona. Yavapai Chapter advisor 8 (Continued on page 9)
(Continued from page 8) November 2014 / Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society and 2013 recipient of the Arizona Archaeological Society s Professional Archaeologist award Andy Christenson will preview the exhibit he is curating for the Smoki Museum, as well as the book he has written covering An Essential Relationship: Amateurs and Professionals in Central Arizona Archaeology. Highlighted in both the exhibit and book are the many contributions made by members of the various archaeology associations that have existed in the Prescott area for many decades, including the Yavapai Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. December will also bring the chapter s Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner and Celebration. --Bill Burkett.More CHAPTER NEWS. AAHS AIA PGM PGMA OPAC UPCOMING EVENTS GUIDE TO ABBREVIATIONS Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society. Meets in Duval Auditorium, Univ. Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, north of Speedway, www.az-arch-and-hist.org. Archaeological Institute of America, chapters at ASU and UA Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602-495-0901, www.pueblogrande.com. Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary, www.pueblogrande.org. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 520-798-1201; https://www.oldpueblo.org/ Nov. 4, 5:30 pm, ASW, Tucson: Chuska Valley Revisited by Dr. Paul F. Reed. Dr. Reed will discuss recent work in this valley of northwestern New Mexico in light of research he undertook more than a decade ago. At Casa Vicente Restaurant, Tucson. Seating is open and unreserved, but limited. Nov. 5, 7:30 pm, PGMA, Phoenix, Lecture: The Eagle and the Archaeologists: The Lindberghs 1929 Southwest Aerial Survey by Erik Berg, an award-winning historian and writer with a special interest in the early twentieth century Southwest. Raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, Erik is a past president of the Grand Canyon Historical Society, and currently lives in Phoenix. Nov. 5, 6 pm, ASM, Tucson, Talk: New Legal Front: The Hopi Tribe s Effort to Halt the Sale of Sacred Objects in France, a presentation by Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma, Director, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office. UA, Chavez 111. Nov. 6, 9 am-5 pm, AIA, Tucson, Special Event: As The Wheel Turns: A Colloquium On Potters Communities In Ancient Greece And The Mediterranean. UA, Old Main Silver and Sage Room. Nov. 7, 9 am-4:30 pm, PGM, Phoenix, Exhibit Opening: Supply and Demand: Hohokam Pottery Production, a collaboration between Pueblo Grande Museum and guest curator Sophia Kelly, formerly of Arizona State Parks. Nov. 11, 11 am-4 pm, PGM, Phoenix, Special Event: 6th Annual Veterans Day Gourd Dance. Gourd Dancing starts at 11:30 am by the Arizona Territorial Gourd Society. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share during the break between dances. Museum admission and this event is free. Nov. 12, 6:30-7:30 pm, Tempe Public Library, Tempe, Lecture: Iron, Bronze and Stone Age Tools (the final installment of Spectacular Nature: The Natural World Illuminated through Unique Specimens series). Learn about the evolution of manmade objects from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. This presentation covers tens of thousands of years of human technological development. Meeting Room A. (Continued on page 10) 9
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 (Continued from page 9) Nov. 12 & 26, 2-2:30 pm, PGM, Phoenix, Tour: Behind the Scenes Tour of the museum with Curator of Collections Holly Young. Learn about the artifacts that are not on display in the museum and see how museums care for their collections. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot. Nov. 13, 5:30 pm, AIA, Tucson, Lecture: Hatshepsut: How Woman Ascended the Throne of Ancient Egypt by Dr. Kara Cooney. UA, 110 Bannister Tree-Ring Building. Nov. 14, 3:30 pm, SHESC, ASU Tempe, Lecture: Between Empires: The Bioarchaeology of Societal Collapse and Reorganization in Ancient Peru by Danielle Kurin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara. SHESC Building, Room 254. Nov. 15, 11-11:50 am., Ironwood Forest National Monument, Tucson, Talk: Archaeology of the Ironwood Forest Area by archaeologist Allen Dart at Ragged Top Mountain, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona. For more information on the Meet the Monument special event and directions, contact Gordon Hanson at gordonphanson@gmail.com. Nov. 17, 7:30-9 pm, AAHS, Tucson, Lecture: Recent Work at the Guevavi Mission Site by Barnet Pavao-Zuckerman and J. Homer Thiel. Excavations within Feature 18, an area of stained soil, revealed trenches and postholes for mission-period animal pens and fences at the Guevavi Mission. Modern posts have been placed in postholes to show their location. Nov. 18, 5:30 pm, ASW, Phoenix, Archaeology Café: Lecture: Chiles and Taste in the Ancient Southwest/Northwest Mexico, by Dr. Paul Minnis. At Macayo s on Central Avenue, Phoenix. Nov. 20, 6-8:30 pm, OPAC, Tucson, Dinner & Talk: Landscape of the Spirits: Hohokam Rock Art of South Mountain Park with archaeologist Dr. Todd Bostwick at Dragon's View Asian Cuisine, 400 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson. Reservations required; call 520-798-1201 confirm reservations before 5 pm, Nov. 19. Nov. 21, 10-11 am, PGM, Phoenix, Tour: The Park of Four Waters Tour takes you through undeveloped, natural desert to the ruins of some of the Hohokam canal systems. This is a first-come, first-served tour. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot. General admission prices apply. Nov. 29, 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, OPAC, Carpool Tour: Rock Art and Archaeology of Ventana Cave with archaeologist Allen Dart. Departs from Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson. Fee $35 ($28 for OPAC and PGMA members; no charge for members or employees of the Tohono O odham Nation). Reservations required by Nov. 26: 520-798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org. Dec. 4,. 6-9 pm, SWAT, Mesa, Potluck Dinner and Lecture: The Verde Salt Mine and the Prehistoric Procurement of Salt in the American Southwest, by Dr. Todd Bostwick. 10
November 2014 / Newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society Fielder Fund: Your Chance to Endow AAS Publications The Fielder Fund was created by the Society in 1996 to inform the public about American Southwest history, archaeology, and anthropology through the support of publications and other media. The goal is to build a fund large enough that its annual interest can pay for publication of The Arizona Archaeologist and other publications. The name honors the Society s first publications team, Marje and Herb Fielder. Thanks to William Henry for his $50 monthly donation. Balance: $42,062.50 To contribute or for more information, contact our AAS treasurer: Trudy Mertens, P. O. Box 819, Wickenburg, AZ 58358 or email treasurer@azarchsoc.org. Please include your chapter affiliation. CHAPTER MEETING SCHEDULE Chapter Location Date & Time Membership Agave House Black Mesa Ranger Station Conf. Rm. 4 th Wed., 6:30 pm Gloria Kurzhals 2748 Hwy. 260, Overgaard 928-536-3056 Agua Fria West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 2 nd Mon., 7 pm Chris Reed 5904 W. Cholla St., Glendale Sept. thru May 623-561-9161 Desert Foothills The Good Shepherd of the Hills 2 nd Wed., 7 pm Glenda Simmons Community Building, Sept. thru May 928-684-3251 6502 E Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek Homolovi Winslow Chamber of Commerce 3 rd Thurs., 7 pm Karen Berggren 523 W. 2nd Street, Winslow 928-607-1836 Little Colorado Casa Museum, 418 East Main 3 rd Mon., 7 pm Sheri Anderson River Springerville 928-536-2375 Northern Arizona The Peaks "Alpine Room" 3 rd Tues., 7 pm Glo Auler 3150 N. Winding Brook Road Sept. thru Nov., 928-774-5192 Flagstaff Jan. thru June Phoenix Pueblo Grande Museum 2 nd Thurs., 7 pm Bob Unferth 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix Sept. thru May 602-371-1165 Rim Country Church of the Holy Nativity, The Cottage 3 rd Sat., 10 am Carolyn Walter 1414 North Easy Street, Payson 928-474-4419 San Tan San Tan Historical Society Museum 2 nd Wed., 7:30 pm Marie Britton Ellsworth & Queen Creek Roads Sept. thru May 480-827-8070 Queen Creek Verde Valley Sedona Public Library 4 th Thurs., 7 pm, Ron Krug 3250 White Bear Road Sept. thru May 928-284-9357 Sedona 3 rd Thurs., 7 pm, 928-477-3020 Nov and Dec. Yavapai Pueblo of the Smoki Museum 3 rd Thurs., 7 pm Sue Ford 147 North Arizona St., Prescott Sept. thru Nov. 928-778-5795 Jan. thru June. 11
T H E P E T R O G L Y P H / November 2014 Arizona Archaeological Society Box 9665 Phoenix, Arizona 85068 NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX AZ Permit No. 645 OR CURRENT RESIDENT Dated material: Please deliver promptly. Thank you! STATE OFFICERS Glenda Simmons, Chair PO Box 780 Wickenburg, AZ 85358 928-684-3251 Fax 928-684-3259 president@azarchsoc.org Sandy Haddock, 1 st Vice Chair 6901 East Windsor Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480-481-0582 azmacaw44@cox.net Scott Newth, 2 nd Vice Chair P.O. Box 20969 Sedona, AZ 86341-0969 928-274-7773 rsnewth@msn.com Trudy Mertens, Treasurer P.O. Box 819 Wickenburg, AZ 85358 928-684-0077 treasurer@azarchsoc.org Ron Krug, Secretary PO Box 20969 Sedona, AZ 86341 (928) 284-9357 or 477-3020 rskrug@uneedspeed.net Sylvia Lesko, Membership 865 S. Oak Street Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-497-4229 Alan Troxel Archivist, Historian and Collections archivist@azarchsoc.org Ellie Large, Publications Chair and Petroglyph Editor, publication@azarchsoc.org Roger Kearney, Webmaster webmaster@azarchsoc.org PUBLICATIONS Arizona Archaeologist Series Editor To be determined Ken Zoll, Arizona Archaeologist Series Production Editor zollken88@gmail.com 12 CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT Chuck Jenkins, Chair 15 Amberly Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 certification@azarchsoc.org Trudy Mertens, Treasurer P.O. Box 819 Wickenburg, AZ 85358 928-684-0077 shardguard@interwrx.com Allen Dart, Advisor 520-798-1201 adart@oldpueblo.org LEGISLATIVE LIAISON Kevin J. Palmer 480-515-2211 kjp@smainstitute.com ADVISORS Joan Clark Alan Ferg John Hohmann, Ph.D. Gary Stumpf OBJECTIVES OF AAS: To foster interest and research in the archaeology of Arizona To encourage better public understanding and concern for archaeological and cultural resources To protect antiquities by discouraging exploitation of archaeological resources To aid in the conservation and preservation of scientific and archaeological data and associated sites To serve as a bond between the professionals and the avocational nonprofessionals To increase knowledge and improve the skill of members in the disciplines of archaeology To participate in investigations in the field of archaeology and to put the information so obtained into published form To publish a journal and such monographs as the publications committee deems appropriate