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The Newsletter of the Texas Archeological Society
Volume 56, Number 1 Winter 2012
Introducing Bryan Jameson
New TAS President for 2012
As a young man growing up in the Panhandle of Texas,
Attend Texas Archeology
arrowhead, which later in life, I discovered was really a dart
point. This discovery made me very curious about the person Academy in 2012
who made it and the prehistoric people who once lived in the
Texas Panhandle. As a young man I was not aware of any Texas Archeology Academy Committee
opportunities to become involved in archeology but I became
Join fellow members and newcomers to TAS for
an avid reader of anything pertaining to archeology. As time
the 2012 TAS Archeology Academies. These Acad-
passed, I became extremely interested in the prehistory of
emies have generated much excitement in the past
Texas and the American Southwest.
and we are happy to be presenting them again. TAS
After graduating from Friona High School I moved to
will sponsor two sessions in 2012. Topics offered
Denver, Colorado, to pursue a degree in engineering. After
are, Lithics: Reading Stone Artifacts and Ceram-
graduating from college in 1968, I accepted a job offer with
ics: the Stories Found in Pottery. No experience
or previous knowledge is needed to learn from and
enjoy these weekend sessions.
Lithics: Reading Stone Artifacts
The Lithics workshop, February 4–5, 2012, is
designed to provide hands-on experience for recog-
nizing and analyzing stone artifacts. One participant
stated, “After learning how to interpret stone tools,
I’ll never look at a piece of chert the same again.”
Instruction will include how stone tools were made
and what we can learn from them. Flintknapping
demonstrations will focus not so much on how
points are made, but rather on how the archeological
record is formed. Stone tools preserve longer than
any other human artifacts. Much can be learned
about people from the way they solved problems
basic to survival. The stone tools often reveal what
tasks were preformed showing how ancient people
lived. Dr. Harry Shafer, Professor Emeritus
Bryan Jameson
Both stories continued on page 3
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Inside
ETHICS
TAS Annual Meeting Highlights 4
TAS Outstanding Members Awards 7
East Texas Archeology Conference 8
TAS Membership Awards 9
TAS Board of Directors 2012 10
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lower Pecos Adventure 12
President
President Elect
In Memoriam 14
Immediate Past President Golden Triangle Storage Project 18
Secretary
Treasurer Laura Beavers to Retire 19
Publications Editor
Newsletter Editor TxDOT Raodside Chat 20
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Announcements 22
Texas Tech Field School 24
Newsletter Deadlines
Friday, March 2—Spring Edition; Friday, May 25—
http://www.txarch.org Summer Edition; Friday, August 24—Fall Edition;
Monday, December 3—Winter Edition
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY
Calendar
February 4 & 5—TAS Lithics Academy, Uvalde
February 11—ETAC 19th Annual Meeting, Tyler
March 1-3—TSHA Annual Meeting, Houston
March 3 & 4—TAS Ceramics Academy, College Station
millerjo@austin.rr.com March 16 & 17—Caddo Conference, Natchitoches, LA
March 26-30—SHUMLA Pecos Experience, Comstock
April 14—Southwest Federation of Archeology Societies
Symposium, Iraan
April 18-22—SAA-77th Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN
June 11-18—TAS Field School, Del Rio
October 26-28—TAS Annual Meeting, Tyler
Printed at Ginny’s Printing in Austin, Texas
TAS Board Meetings, 2011
Ellen Sue Turner and Thomas R. Hester give permission January 21, SFA Building, Austin
to the Texas Archeological Society to use a reproduced April 21, Mayborn Museum, Waco
image of the Marshall point, p. 150, in A Field Guide to June 10, San Pedro Campground, Del Rio
Stone Artifacts of Texas Indians, 2nd ed., as part of the TAS September 22, CAR, San Antonio
logo. Illustration by Kathy Roemer.
October 26 & 28, Tyler
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Bryan Jameson Archeology Academy
Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) and moved to of Archaeology, Texas A&M University, will teach the acad-
Fort Worth to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. As emy, with assistance from Paul Smith and David Calame.
an engineer, I was involved in the design and development Two full days will be conducted in the classroom with lunch
provided. The Lithics Academy will be held in Uvalde at the
aircraft programs. In 2008, after forty years of service, I Quality Inn in Uvalde, 920 E. Main, 9 am to 4 pm each day.
retired from Lockheed Martin. Special rates are available upon request from the Quality Inn,
While working at General Dynamics in Fort Worth, I met (830) 278-4511. Final Registration date is January 22, 2012.
several members of the Tarrant County Archeological Society
and joined the society in 1986. Later that year, I joined the
school, which was held at the newly acquired Texas Parks and
Wildlife Dolan Springs Natural Area on the Devils River near
Del Rio. Since that time, I have been very involved in both of
these organizations. Through my involvement with the TAS I
have had the pleasure of working all over the state with both
professional and avocational archeologists. I have served as
Regional Director and as a member of the Field School Com-
mittee. I have also served as President and Vice President of the
Tarrant County Archeological Society. I have been a member of
the Texas Historical Commission’s Archeological Stewardship
the pleasure of working with private landowners across the state.
Through my involvement with the Tarrant County
Archeological Society, I was asked in 1991 to participate in
the investigation of a small Anasazi pueblo (Casa Morena)
in McKinley County, New Mexico, under the direction of Dr.
Robert Coleman. Since 1997, I have worked on three proj- Ceramics: The Stories Found in Pottery
ects in New Mexico, one of which was the Techado Spring The Ceramics workshop will explore how pottery is made
Pueblo located on the property of Pinky Robertson. From this
involvement, I am proud to have contributed to the publication archeologists use ceramics to understand past peoples and their
of the Techado Spring Pueblo report. life-ways. Participants will learn to recognize and sort sherds in
On a personal note, my wife Carol and I have recently order to answer questions about past cultures. Dr. Shafer will
moved to Bosque County and we love the country life. We lead the workshop with the assistance of local potters. One past
are still actively involved in the Tarrant County Archeologi- attendee offered, “I had no idea how much we could learn about
cal Society and visit the metroplex regularly to see my fam- a culture from their ceramics.” The Ceramics Academy will be
ily. It is with great pleasure that I assume the duties of presi- held at Texas A&M University in College Station March 3–4,
dent of the Texas Archeological Society. We are more than 2012. This academy will impart the importance of archaeologi-
just an organization, we are a family composed of people who cal ceramics in terms of technology, chronology, dating, trade,
share a common interest and desire to learn about, promote subsistence and cultural identity. Participants will be informed
and preserve our cultural heritage. Because of the current through lectures and hands-on exercises.
political and economic climate, we must become activists of Open to All
Texas archeology and history. Our society provides the means
by which to do so, through its various educational programs All TAS Academies are intended for anyone interested
in archaeological topics. Avocational archaeologists experi-
strengthen the goals of our society. As your president, I will ence new dimensions of expertise; professional archeolo-
always be available to resolve any problems that you may
have and to welcome any suggestions to make the Texas students have real hands-on experience. CPE credit will be
Archeological Society the best that it can be.
Continued on page 4
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 3
Highlights of the 82nd TAS Annual Meeting
The Texas Archeological Society’s Annual Meeting
held at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel on October 28th – 30th
2011 was a huge success. The total of registered participants
was 336 individuals from across the state, with a few from
out of state. Friday morning started the quickly paced event
with a meeting held by the Council of Texas Archeologists,
followed by meetings of both the Texas Historical Society
Archeology Department and a TAS Board meeting in the
afternoon. A free guided tour offer to the new Fort Worth
Museum of Science and History also proved to be a popular
registration period. The program of activities also offered over
13 individual papers and one panel discussion starting Friday
afternoon and continuing until 6:00 p.m. On Friday night the
tradition Public Forum, sponsored by Humanities Texas,
started with an entertaining and informative program given
by local historian Quentin McGown focusing on the early Continued on page 6
Archeology Academy
Continued from page 3
available for teachers as approved by the Texas SBEC. The
Texas Archeological Society will provide refreshments, as
well as lunch.
The registration fee: TAS Member $95; Non Members,
(includes Individual Membership) $155; Non Member
(includes Family Membership) $165; Student Non-Mem-
ber (includes Membership) $135. The fee includes lunches
be awarded to attendees.
Please check the Texas Archeological Society’s web
site,
about each of the academies. You may register by mail with
the Registration Form provided in this Newsletter or with
a printout of the online PDF; you can also register online
at . All
credit card registrations should be done online.
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2012 Texas Archeology Academies
Lithics: Reading Stone Artifacts will be held this upcoming February 4th and 5th, in Uvalde. This academy will
provide hands-on experience for recognizing and analyzing stone artifacts. It will include classroom and field
portions taught by Dr. Harry Shafer, as well as demonstrations by invited guests.
Ceramics: The Stories Found in Pottery will be held in College Station over the weekend of March 3rd and 4th.
This academy will teach attendees the importance of ceramic artifacts through lecture and hands-on exercises
provided by Dr. Harry Shafer and Marybeth Tomka.
Fees each academy are $95 for members and $155 (including membership dues) for individual non-members.
Fees for other non-members are listed below. Lunches will be provided during each session. Please check Texas
Archeological Society’s web site, http://www.txarch.org , for updates and specific details about each of the
academies. You can register by mail with the registration form provided in the newsletter or with a printout of the
online PDF; you can also register online. All credit card registrations should be done online.
REGISTRATION TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY ACADEMY 2012 REGISTRATION
Name
Address City State Zip
Phone: Home Business Cell
Email for confirmation
CIRCLE THE ACADEMY SESSION THAT YOU WISH TO ATTEND
Location Topic Dates Registration Deadline
Uvalde Lithics February 4-5 January 22
College Station Ceramics March 3-4 February 22
FEES
___TAS member 2012 $ 95
___Non-member 2012 (includes Individual membership) $155
___Non-member 2012 (includes Family membership) $165
If more than one family member is attending, one pays the above Family rate; others register at the Individual member level.
___Student non-member 2012 (includes Student membership) $135
Total Fee enclosed ____________
Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable. TAS will fill cancellation vacancies from a waiting list.
CHECKS payable to Texas Archeological Society – Academy
MAIL registration form & payment to:
Texas Archeology Academy – David Yelacic
Center for Archaeological Studies
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
ONLINE registration and more information at www.txarch.org
For scholarship details see http://txarch.org/scholarships/index.html
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 5
TAS Annual Meeting Highlights
Continued from page 4
The Saturday Night Banquet was also well attended
with over 200 people enjoying some social time and a great
dinner. At 8:00 p.m., an even larger crowd was anxiously
awaiting to hear the banquet speaker Dr. Mike Waters. As
anticipated, Dr. Water’s talk was captivating and very
informative. His eighty minute discussion focused on new
work not only in Texas but in other areas of North America
featuring both Clovis and pre-Clovis sites. The research that
he and others have done clearly indicate the need to create a
new model for the peopling of the Americas. This need for a
new model is primarily due to new genetic and archaeological
evidence indicating that people were in the Americas as early
as 16,000 years ago.
The Tarrant County Archeological Society wants to
speakers, colligate students, venders, and the Sheraton Hotel
staff for helping make the TAS 82nd Annual Meeting this
settlers and native peoples in the north central Texas region. year a huge success. We were honored to be the hosts, and
Also part of the Friday evening program, the huge crowd may have done the planning, but the real success of the event
attending the forum enjoyed visiting the CTA-TAS Careers was primarily due to everyone involved with the meeting. So
in Archeology Social, another popular and growing event at thanks to everyone; and remember that it’s not too early to
the Annual Meeting each year. This year over a dozen CRM make plans to attend the 83rd Annual Meeting to be held in
Tyler on October 26th–28th of 2012.
set up tables of displays for attending students, the general
public and all registered attendees experienced the available
careers and what’s happening in archeology all across the state
of Texas. Every year a growing number of students interested
in archeology show up to make contacts and network at
the social. This year the Friday night Social was a standing
room only event, and it was an exciting site to see so many
younger people becoming more aware of and involved in our
archeological community. A Texas sized thanks goes out to the
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cal Analysis, Prewitt & Associates, William Self Associates,
and Archeological & Environmental Consultants for their
Saturday morning resumed the program activities of
eight symposiums and over ninety papers and poster presenta-
tions covering almost every imaginable aspect of archeology
during the day. The ever popular Silent Auction room remained
packed with bargain opportunities, and perpetual bargain hunt- Thank You!
ers, all though the day. The wonderful programs and silent
auction were only silent during the midday TAS Luncheon This is a big “Thank you” to everyone that donated to
and Business meeting enjoyed by over 300 attendees. The TAS the Silent Auction. Your donations made the event fun and
Silent Auction was once again one the biggest fund raisers for successful. The items ranged from the creative to the practical
the Annual meeting. Thanks to everyone who contributed an from the whimsy to “I need this.”
item to help make this event as fun and special as ever. — Thank you again—Silent Auction crew
6 Winter 2012
TAS Awards Outstanding Members for 2011
Alan Skinner once again entertained us and made us
feel proud of this year’s award winners who were recognized
during the TAS Annual Meeting Banquet in Ft. Worth this
October. And the winners are…
This year TAS awarded the Francis Stickney Field School
Award to Sylvia Gunn -Orton of Johnson City. “Field school
is an important part of TAS activities and the recipient of this
As the nomination letter reads, the recipient has been Field
School Registrar for four years. Her dedication to the position
and the continuity it provides is invaluable to the members
with various jobs. Her commitment, enthusiasm, and respon-
sibility to the registrar duties are outstanding.”
were discovered in central Texas and this resulted in the
creation of a new law that insures the protection of the
numerous individual graves and rural family cemeteries.
The law was passed primarily because a local representative
decided that these types of sites warranted protection. Just
entire historic preservation framework in our state. Many
people responded to the threat, but the person who was a
leader in the mobilization of e-mails and phone calls that
resulted in legislative votes was awarded the Distinguished
Service Award. So TAS recognized the man who created the
“I Support Texas History and Archaeology” website, Steve
Davis of Austin.”
We now have a new TAS Fellow, Pam Wheat-Stranahan.
“The next award is one that is presented to an individual who
has made a major contribution to Texas archeology AND to
TAS. The Fellow to be recognized tonight is a past President
of TAS who received the Distinguished Service Award in
The C.K. Chandler Award for most recorded sites for 1992 and has been intimately involved in TAS for the past
2011 went to Art Tawater of Dennis. Art has been very busy decade. She is largely responsible for creation of the Acad-
because he was also received the Golden Pen Award. emy program and for the TAS Board for having a Strategic
“The Golden Pen Award goes this year to a man who Plan. She was awarded the Society for American Archaeol-
has a fond love for old things, particularly if they are boney. ogy Excellence in Public Education Award and now the TAS
He has written sections in a number of avocationally and
professionally produced reports in Texas and New Mexico. Wheat-Stranahan.”
For the second time, TAS presented a Lifetime Achieve-
throughout the state.” ment Award. “Several years ago when I was asked to chair
Steve Davis was recognized for his distinguished
service. “Just a few years ago, unmarked historic graves Continued on page 8
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 7
TAS Awards
Continued from page 7
is very easy. Simply write your nomination and send it to the
members of the Awards Committee for their consideration.
Committee members for 2012 are Alan Skinner, Chair, Karen
the Awards Committee I was told that the role would be dif-
Fustes and Karl Kibler.
approved the creation of the Lifetime Achievement Award and
in 2008 this award was presented to Dr. DeeAnn Story. The
award will be presented for its second time and will go to a
person who like Dr. Story has trained and taught hundreds of
East Texas Archeological
vocational and avocational archaeologists. He is not afraid Conference
asked about starting an archaeology club at his school but the The 19th Annual East Texas Archeological Con-
principal said that archaeology was not a recognized science ference will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012,
and refused the request. With the help of others in his com- at the Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Rd.,
munity he founded a local archaeological society and it is still across Spur 248 from the University of Texas at Tyler.
active. He became a Director of the TAS at the age of 17 and The hours are 9 AM until 4 PM. Registration
begins at 8:30 AM and admission is $10 at the door.
several of his peers are currently involved in another challeng- In addition to a slate of great speakers, there will
ing opportunity, the exploration and evaluation of Clovis and be a hand’s-on demonstration of “TAS-Method Flota-
pre-Clovis occupation in the Americas. Tonight TAS presents tion” by Leslie L. Bush, Ph.D., R.P.A, Macrobotanical
the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Michael B. Collins.” Analysis. If you are interested, please bring 3 liter soil
Regretfully, there were no nominations for the Texas samples for processing.
Biface Award this year. This award is to be given to an To present a paper, submit an abstract and a paper
avocational TAS member for contributions to the preserva- title to Dr. Timothy K. Perttula: tkp4747@aol.com
tion of cultural resources in Texas. Hopefully next year we For more information on conference arrangements,
can recognize someone for the Texas Biface Award. If you contact Dr. Thomas Guderjan: guderjan@yahoo.com
would like to make a nomination for an award, the process
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TAS Membership Awards
60 Years 30 Years Wayne Clampitt
John B. Sewell Shawn Carlson Craig Cosby
Robert L. Turner, Jr. Coastal Environments, Inc. J. Kinley Coyan
Harold Drollinger Margarita Dusek
55 Years Nancy Kenmotsu Melinda Fisher (Lindy)
Charles Locke Sandra L. Hannum
Edward B. Jelks
Dan McGregor Jet M. Hays
Marsha D. Ogilvie Bradford M. Jones
50 Years
Christian Schmidt Nick Morgan
John W. Clark, Jr. Ann Morton
James Lee Smith
Alice Stultz Joe A. Portilla
45 Years Brownell Roberts
Marybeth Tomka
Richard Bowen Ellen Sue Turner Calvin B. Sanders
Thomas Cobb Ann Scott
Darrell Creel 25 Years John D. Seebach
Mary Lou Klatt Frank Sprague
Bradley F. Bowman
Joseph W. McKnight Bill Stiver
Mary Etchieson
Midland Archeological Society Alstotn Thoms
Marvin & Becky Glasgow
Robert D. Vernon, Jr. D. Clark Wernecke
D.W. & Jane Gulley
Bryan Jameson
40 Years 10 Years
Meg Kleinschmidt
Betty F. Anderson Joseph H. Labadie Laura I. Acuna
Vance T. Holliday Michael A. Marshal Sam Altimore
John E. Keller Jeffrey M. Mitchem Tom Beasley
Charles L. Rohrbaugh Gary Ryman Maria Dalia Castro
James E. Smith II (Jimmy) Burnley “Duke” Smith L. Kirk & Krista Courson
John H. Stockley Alexander Voellinger Kevin Durrant
Ruth Thompson Leonard Voellinger Charlie Gordy
William L. & Bobbie Jean Young Gregory B. Gregson
20 Years Lee Hoffpauir
35 Years Doug Kubicek
Dana Anthony
Clell L. Bond Gregory A. Lamm
Peggy Blanton
William A. Dickens Robert Lassen
Karen Fustes
Julian D. Driscoll Cynthia Munoz
O.W. Hampton
Curtis Dusek Jeffrey D. Owens
Patti Haskins
Anne Jolliff Kay Poling
Vernon C. Holcomb
Sheldon Kindall Marisue Potts Powell
John D. Northcutt
Robert F. Masolowski Christina Prikryl
Sandra Pollan
Gary Mitchell Delbert R. Roerick
Daniel R. Potter
Mrs. Tom Mitchell Cathy Stacy
Tarrant County Archeological Society
William E. Moore (Bill) Beth Stenstrom
Elsie Waller
Ronald W. Ralph Trudy & Mark Williams
Ray Ann Zant
Prentice Thomas
Carey D. Weber 15 Years
Beth & Pat Aucoin
Center for Archaeological
Research at UTSA
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 9
TAS Board of Directors 2012
2012 Executive Committee
President Bryan Jameson, 277 PR 2132, Meridan, TX 76665-2999, 254.435.2797 H,
817-680-7969 C,
President Elect Waldo Troell, 12914 Humphrey Dr, Austin, TX 78729-7936, 512.257.8335 H,
512-626-9730 C, 512-416-2624 W,
Immediate Britt Bousman, 814 Lazy Lane, San Marcos, TX 78999-9461, 512.392.0315,
Past President
Secretary Paula Vastine-Norman, 7609 Springcreek Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76112-4520, 817.988.8505 C,
817.457.7428 H,
Treasurer Marybeth Tomka, 2826 Quail Oak St, San Antonio, TX 78232-1517, 210.403.3211 H,
210.458.7822 W, 210.458.4397 F,
Publications Editor Tamra Walter, 3008 24th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79410-2129, 806.281.4206 C,
Newsletter Editor Jonelle Miller-Chapman, 11201 Pickfair Dr, Austin, TX 78750-2525, 512.257.0618H,
2012 Regional Directors
Region 1 Doug Wilkens, PO Box 389, Perryton, TX 79070-0389, 806.435.5963,
Region 2 Louis “Pinky” Robertson, 1980 NE 1001, Andrews, TX 79714-9154, 432.523.3015H,
Region 3 Royce Baker, 515 County Road 3341, Paradise, TX 76073-2423, 940.969.9929,
Region 4 George Avery, Stephen F. Austin State University, PO Box 13047 SFA Station,
Nacogdoches, TX 75962, 936.462.8074,
Region 5 Don Keyes, 4902 Pleasure Lake Dr, Willis, TX 77387-9136, 281.797.3927,
Region 6 Nelson Marek, 1258 School Road, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-5648, 361.552.1192 H,
Region 7 Trudy Williams, 206 E Ghent Place, Portland, TX 78374-1319, 361.643.6106 H, 361.548.1929
C, 361.882.6525 W,
Region 9 May and Jim Schmidt, 1104 Maufrais St, Austin, TX 78703-4837, 512.478.4898 H,
Region 10 Christine Buckstead
325.949.6398 H,
Region 11 Reeda Peel-Fleming, 802 E. Nations St, Alpine, TX 79830-3828, 972.740.0076,
Region 12 Kay Hindes, 275 Lovera Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78212-1213, 830.570.0138,
TAS Personnel
Administrative Laura T. Beavers, Texas Archeological Society, c/o Center for Archaeological
Director Research, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0658, 210.458.4393 W,
10 Winter 20122012 Standing Committee Chairs
Academy David Yelacic, 615 Conway Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-7911, 210.722.101,
512.245.2724 W, ,
Annual Meeting Waldo Troell, 12914 Humphrey Dr, Austin, TX 78729-7936, 512.257.8335 H,
Awards S. Alan Skinner, 805 Business Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75081-5020, 214.368.0478 W,
214.221.1519 F,
Budget Carol Leezer, 5408 County Down, Austin, TX 78747-1439, 512.514.1613,
Donors’ Fund Kevin Miller, SWCA, Inc., 4407 Monterrey Oaks Blvd., Ste. 110, Austin, TX 78749-4412,
512.476.0891 W,
Education Robin Matthews, 6303 Berkeley Cove, Austin, TX 78745-4307, 512.444.6083 H,
ann-robin@sbcglobal.net
Field School Glynn Osburn, 2240 Cottonwood Ln, Bedford, TX 76021-5114, 817.571.2727 H,
Fiscal Overview Raymond Mauldin, 11759 Spring Club, San Antonio, TX 78249-2672, 210.877.1145,
raymond.
Human Remains Gen Freix, 5724 Acapulco Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180-6112, 817.581.1645 H,
genfreix@yahoo.com
Internet Carolyn Spock, 8516 Woodstone Dr, Austin, TX 78757-7117, 512.452.6741 H, 512.422.3501
C,
Merchandising Ron Jorgenson, 3516 Clairmont, San Antonio, TX 78259, 512.497.4324,
Multicultural Margaret Howard, chair [Multicultural Program], Texas Parks
Program & Wildlife Dept, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744-3218, 512.389.4875 W,
Cesario Guerra [Diversity Program], PO Box 695, Roma, TX 78584-0695, 956.844.6635 H,
Tim Sullivan [Collegiate Scholarships], 1109 Pegasas Dr, Arlington, TX 76013-8307,
817.446.4243 H,
Marie Archambeault [Native American Scholarships], Texas Historical Commission, PO Box
12276, Austin, TX 78711-2276, 512.656.7955 C, 512.463.6043 W,
Nominating Karen Fustes, 1011 W Monroe St, Austin, TX 78704-3406, 512.535.7207,
Public Outreach Carol Macaulay, 277 PR 2132, Meridian, TX 76665-2999, 254.435.2797 H,
& Membership
Reports/Curation Mary Jo Galindo, SWCA Environmental Consultants, 4407 Monterey Oaks, Blvd, Building 1,
Suite 110, Austin, TX 78749-4412, 512.476.0891 x 123 W, 512.563.7999 C,
Rock Art Wendy Lockwood, 120 Colonial Cir, Burleson, TX 76028-1358, 817.295.0266 H,
TAS Liaisons and Representatives
THC Stewards Pat Mercado-Allinger, 12608 Cinchring Ln, Austin, TX 78727-4524, 512.834.7559 H,
& TAM Liaison 512.463.8882 W, 512.463.2530 F,
TX Antiquities Doug Boyd, 13215 Rampart St, Austin, TX 78727-3255, 512.355.1285H,
Ad. Board Rep 512.751.1682 C, 512.459.3349X204 W
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 11Another Lower Pecos Adventure in 2012
Introduction Springs and Dolan Springs, located near the north unit of
Devils River State Natural Area. The stretch of river along
In June of 2012, TAS members will return to the Lower
Pecos, after successful Field Schools in 1989 and 1999. Inves-
rapids. The main goal of Texas Parks and Wildlife for Devils
tigations will focus on the new state park property known as
River Ranch is to conduct science-based restoration of the
Devils River Ranch. TAS members will help to identify the
land and its ecosystem, while allowing recreational opportuni-
and Wildlife Department (TPWD) can protect them before the
The property was patented in the 1880s and has been
park opens to the public in 2013. Margaret Howard and Luis
used for ranching sheep and goats. Between 1903 and 1914
Alvarado will serve as Co-Principal Investigators for this proj-
it was divided into several ranches, but by the 1920s had
ect, assisted by additional archeologists from the TPWD Cul-
been consolidated into three tracts that were part of the
tural Resources Program. Experienced TAS members will serve
Miers, Goldwire-Whitehead, and Carruthers-Hinds ranches.
as crew chiefs and direct some aspects of the Field School.
The tracts changed ownership frequently until 1995, when
they were consolidated. The property was sold to the Nature
Background Conservancy in 2000, and Highland Homes builder Rodger
Devils River Ranch is a 17,000 acre tract in southeastern Sanders purchased it in 2001. During Sanders’ ownership
Val Verde County. The northern boundary of the Ranch is over 30 miles of caliche roads were constructed, providing
12 miles downstream from Devils River State Natural Area, access to all corners of the ranch. In 2010, Sanders offered
where the 1989 TAS Field School was held. Elevations range the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on
from 1,200 to 1,700 feet above sea level. The level uplands are very generous terms, and anonymous donors raised the funds
dissected by numerous deep canyons, while the 10 mile-long to secure its purchase. Once opened to the public, the Ranch
western boundary is all Devils River frontage. The property will be the south unit of Devils River State Natural Area.
is protected by a conservation easement held by the Texas
Nature Conservancy, part of a basin-wide effort to preserve Field School Activities
the Devils River watershed and restore wildlife habitat.
Field School attendees can choose among a variety of
Devils River is one of the most pristine streams in Texas.
activities in 2012, including pedestrian survey, site testing,
historic site surface collection, rock art recording, and artifact
runs year-round south of Juno. Its main sources are Pecan
processing. All of these efforts will help TPWD to identify,
Devils River Ranch. The TAS Field School Committee will
make every effort to match each participant with an activity
The main effort is a reconnaissance survey of the 17,000
open camps, and burned rock middens. The most agile TAS
members will climb up to rockshelters and determine whether
they have been occupied. Members who would rather not
looking for open camps and burned rock middens. Basic site
information will be noted on check box-style forms, and site
locations will be recorded with TPWD GPS units to a sub-
meter level of accuracy.
Around 30 adults will work on crews testing burned rock
Rockshelter on Devils River Ranch, courtesy
of Lawrence Parent. middens, and ca. 10 members will participate in systematically
12 Winter 2012recording the artifacts and features scattered across an historic Summary
site. A small crew led by Rock Art Task Force members will
The 2012 Field School will offer TAS members an oppor-
record fading imagery in a rockshelter. Another small group
tunity to participate in interesting and important activities that
will expand knowledge of the long human history of Devils
that large rockshelter, to protect them from vandalism. Some
River and the region. We anticipate that it will be a great
10 individuals will clean and process artifacts in a shaded,
experience, and invite you to join us in the fascinating Lower
Rockshelters are a priority for protection on Devils
Reading List
may preserve perishable materials, rock imagery, and even The body of writing on Lower Pecos archeology is vast.
human burials. Forty two rockshelters have been recorded on Here are a few readily available reports that will provide some
the Ranch to date, most between 1985 and 1989 by a Texas background on the types of sites likely to be found during the
Archeological Survey crew led by Solveig Turpin. The TAS 2012 Field School.
Dering, Phil
rock art sites: Crab Shelter (41VV50) and Sunburst Shelter
2002
(41VV840). We hope to double the number of known rock- . Center for Ecological
shelters, and discover one or more heretofore unknown rock Archaeology, Texas A&M University, College Station. http://
art sites. www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/amis/dering.pdf
Open camps and burned rock middens will also be a
Labadie, Joe
priority for recording during the 2012 Field School. The
1989 The 1987 Parida Cave Conservation Project, Val Verde
County, Texas. Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Soci
indicate that they saw longer term occupation. Solveig Turpin ety 59:83-109.
has proposed that most Lower Pecos burned rock middens
date to the Middle Archaic, when a prolonged drought caused Shafer, Harry J.
1986
population densities to rise and bulk roasting of agave and
Pecos. Texas Monthly Press, Inc., Austin. (may be in
sotol became necessary. To test this theory at Devils River your local library)
Ranch, test excavations in four burned rock middens will seek
materials datable by radiocarbon assay. Turpin, Solveig A.
The likely location of the Henry Goldwire (1917-1928) 2004 The Lower Pecos River Region of Texas and Northern
Mexico. In The Prehistory of Texas, edited by Timothy
and George Whitehead (1928-1950s) ranches also will be
K. Perttula, pp. 266-280. Texas A&M University Press,
examined. A crew will tally the types and ages of historic College Station.
artifacts across a large grid, and try to pinpoint the locations
of the earliest homestead and stock-raising facilities. A sample Turpin, Solveig A., and Michael W. Davis
of unique and time-diagnostic artifacts will be collected. 1993 The 1989 TAS Field School: Devils River State Natural
Area. Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society 61:1-58.
Recreation
After the work day is over, crews can relax and enjoy
swimming in Amistad Reservoir near the TAS camp in the Camping at the 2012 Field School
National Park Service San Pedro Campground, around 45 The 2012 Field School in the Del Rio area promises to
minutes from Devils River Ranch. This is the same camp- be an exciting experience for all participants. If you attended
ground that was used during the 1999 Field School. the 1999 Field School at Amistad National Recreation Area in
Val Verde County, then you are familiar with the campground
- we will be using for the 2012 Field School. The San Pedro
ing, or kayaking on Devils River. Advance sign-up for tour Campground at Amistad has a nice pavilion and 35 covered
and river experiences will avoid damaging the fragile natural tables. There will be plenty of room for all campers and Lake
resources of Devils River Ranch. A few kayaks will be avail- Amistad is just a short walk from the camping area.
able for use, or you may opt to bring your own; PFDs/life There are several RV parks and motels on Hwy. 90, just a
jackets will be required. Angling for large and small mouth few minutes from the campground. The Spring Newsletter and
TAS website will contain addresses, phone numbers, etc. of
these accommodations. The April newsletter will also contain
directions and further information on the campground and the
to run into a game warden or two. Devils River Ranch Field School area.
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 13~ In Memoriam ~
Ellen Abbott Kelley salary of $10 a week. In the midst of the Great Depression
he seized upon a golden opportunity and took a job with
The Center for Big Bend Studies is sad to announce
the U.S. Postal Service in 1936, having scored in the top
the death of Ellen Abbott Kelley on October 9, 2011. Ellen
4% of over 10,000 people who had taken the challenging
received her M.A. in Anthropology from Southern Illinois
Civil Service exam. Except for a break serving in the
University in 1960. She joined the faculty/staff at SIU as an
military during World War II, Tom continued to work at
instructor in the University Museum and Dept. of Anthro-
the Postal Service, rising through the ranks to become a
pology, then assistant professor in the University Museum
Postal Inspector until retiring in 1970.
and Curator of Collections and supervisor of the Museum
Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941 and served
Research Laboratory. Ellen was active in archeological
for the remainder of the War. His superb clerical skills led to
-
assignments and specialized training stints in bases across
ing the Illinois River Valley; the Cache River Valley of
much of the country from Fort Warren in Cheyenne, Wyo-
Southern Illinois; Canada de Cochiti in New Mexico; the
ming to Fort Benning, Georgia with postings in Colorado,
Schroeder site outside Durango, Mexico; and Alta Vista
Missouri, Tennessee, California, and Iowa, among others.
outside Chalchihuites, Mexico. She and her husband, J.
Charles Kelley, worked as a research team for 30 years.
School in favor of retaining his non-commissioned status in
Ellen joined the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross
hopes of a more rapid overseas assignment. He trained to
State University in 1997.
serve in the Chemical Warfare Service in anticipation that
Dessamae Hart Lorrain the Nazis would use chemicals weapons. When this did not
transpire, he was trained in both cold-weather and jungle
July 25, 1927–July 23, 2011—Dessamae was a resident warfare but was transferred into a series of Company Clerk
of Alpine, TX and passed away at Hospice House in Odessa. positions in several divisions and various branches of the
She served as TAS President in 1974. Dessamae was also Army. He was honorably discharged on November 14, 1945.
After the War, Tom served in the Navel Reserves and then
Shelter and San Saba in Menard, plus she published many the Army Reserves from 1947-1956.
archeological books, reports and articles. Dessamae was an During the War he married to the “most wonderful
active supporter of the earliest TAS Field Schools.
in business school and later courted during short furloughs
Eldred Thomas Miller passed peacefully on Novem- and through correspondence. Tom had extraordinarily
ber 3, 2011 at the age of 96 years. Tom enjoyed a long, -
joyful and productive life, remaining independent, living in fully, priding himself on saying the right thing. He care-
his own house and safely driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee fully kept their correspondence throughout his life and
beyond his 96th birthday. Tom and his beloved wife Ara- was greatly comforted by rereading their words after Belle
belle moved to Kerrville in 1971 from their original home, passed in October, 2004 after 61 years marriage. Tom,
St. Louis, Missouri, where both had been born and raised. who Arabelle called “Cookie,” and Belle had a blissful
Tom was blessed with a near photographic memory life together. Although they never had children, they had
throughout his life and always amazed his friends by a rich life and almost never uttered a single angry word to
recalling shared events and his life story with great clarity one another. “I never thought anything was worth having a
and detail. He grew up in and around, St. Louis, the only
child of Alois and Minnie Miller. After attending Sanford- cycles with kindness and mutual respect for each other and
Brown Business School he began working as a bank clerk
in the heart of downtown St. Louis in 1935 for the princely
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only when and where instructed by Field School officials; to properly record and turn in all artifacts and to keep records and controls in
all archeological work.
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their many friends. They lived in a series of ever-nicer Achievement Award from the STAA. Few could ask for
houses in St. Louis, always saving their money so they
could pay cash for every house and every car, after their worked he was admired for his dedication, kindness, and
sense of humor. He always brought a smile to your face
1948 with family help. By living frugally and careful plan- and inspired you to be a better person.
ning, they never borrowed money, never needed a credit That sums up Eldred Thomas Miller’s life—he was
card, and later in life were able to contribute generously to gentle, hard-working, and honorable in every way. He
treated all fairly, loved his country, obeyed the law, and
and stray animals, as well as educational organizations. won friends at every turn. Every surviving acquaintance
will remember him fondly. A memorial service was held on
were on their way to “the great State of Texas” where they Saturday, December 10th at the Riverside Nature Center.
settled in Kerrville, chosen because of its beautiful Hill Friends might consider contributing to a worthy charitable
Country setting, friendly people, and small town atmo- or educational organization in Tom’s name.
sphere. Tom could recount almost every new building and
new development in Kerrville over the past 40 years and George Brinton Thomas III George Thomas died June
often described what the existing landscape had looked 17, 2011, as a result of a bicycling accident in Salado. He
like. His appreciation for history led him to join the Texas was born on Oct. 27, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in
Archaeological Society (TAS). He soon became an active Summit, NJ, graduating from Summit High School in 1964.
Active in Boy Scouts, he won several regional awards for
He participated in numerous digs of Indian campsites that Native American crafts and dance, and distinguished himself
would soon be covered by concrete. with his knowledge of American Indian history. He attended
As a member of the TAS and the Southern Texas the University of Arizona and earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Archaeological Association (STAA), he learned how 1968 and a Masters of Arts in anthropology in 1970.
excavations should be properly done and documented. In Shortly after graduation he joined an archeological
the mid-1970s he was offered employment as a profes- team excavating pre-Columbian ruins in Mitla, Oaxaca,
- Mexico, where he was active for several years. He enlisted
cal Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio. in the United States Army and was trained in aerial recon-
Tom was soon in great demand and took part in many naissance at Fort Hood. During his spare time during mili-
major excavations and archaeological surveys in central tary service, he re-activated the archeological club of Fort
and southern Texas, some paid, and some as a volunteer Hood. A lifelong athlete, George took up bicycling in mid-
on STAA and TAS digs. He drove from Kerrville to the life, soon performing at a competitive level. After his stint
San Antonio area hundreds of times, leaving early in the in the military ended, he joined the Civil Service. After
morning and always arriving before work commenced. He retirement from the Civil Service, he again was able to
earned the nickname “Table-Top Tom” because of his abil- -
lished in the bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society,
and taught college-level archeology and anthropology in
Tom did his last professional archaeological work the educational programs of the Texas penitentiary system.
for the Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory at the Survivors include his wife, Frances M. Thomas and
University of Texas at Austin in 1994, but continued to several children. George is remembered very fondly for
work on volunteer projects into his 90s. In 1999 Tom was his intelligence, kindness, thoughtfulness, sincerity, and,
a charter member of the Hill Country Archaeological Asso- notoriously, for his remarkable and unique sense of humor.
ciation and was later awarded a Lifetime Archaeological George was buried with military honors at Central Texas
Contribution from that organization as well as a Lifetime State Veterans Cemetery.
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 17William Self Associates, Inc. Golden Triangle Storage
Project on the Spindletop Oil Field National Historic
Landmark, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
in Archaeology in the category of Archeological Research
There are several unique aspects to the cultural
resource investigations of the Golden Triangle Storage
(GTS) Project 90-acre Central Storage Site on the Spindle-
top Oil Field National Historic Landmark, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas. The Spindletop Oil Field is a
National Historic Landmark (NHL) nominated 1979. The
events that occurred there forever changed and shaped
the future of world energy production. Resulting from
the explosion of oil spewing from the Lucas Gusher on
Spindletop Hill in January 1901, many of the world’s lead-
ing oil companies got their start in the energy business.
Now today, the emphasis on Spindletop has shifted from
Members of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, the
oil to natural gas, though the GTS 90-acre lease remains
part of an active oil production operation. The GTS natu- the Lucas Gusher oil well which erupted in 1901 and forever
ral gas storage facility project is subject to Section 106 changed the future of worldwide energy development.
of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and is
regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
measure of protection, preservation, documentation and
(FERC). A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was devel-
mitigation recommended by the SHPO for these cultural
oped between the multiple agencies and parties to promote
resources very seriously and expeditiously.
mitigation of all project adverse effects to Spindletop
Since 2008, William Self Associates, Inc. (WSA), on
cultural resources. The National Park Service (NPS) and
behalf of AGL, has conducted extensive historic archival
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) are
-
consulting parties to the MOA between the FERC, GTS
tions including 16 surveys, two National Register testing
projects and three mitigation projects on or related to the
Resources, Inc. (AGL) is an unsurpassed steward of the
project. Through intensive survey and shovel testing, WSA
remaining Spindletop cultural resources which consist of
both industrial and residential archaeological and structural
the AGL lease portion of the Spindletop Oil Field. Work-
remains dating to one or both of the Oil Boom periods
ing with WSA, all of the ASZs were subject to protective
of 1901-1908 and 1925-1936. AGL exhibits the highest
fencing, signage, and monitoring by AGL environmental
degree of environmental awareness and has taken every
Continued on page 21
18 Winter 2012TAS Administrative Director Laura Beavers
to Retire at the End of 2012
I came to TAS in 1988. We had just returned to Texas
now retired) and our daughter was leaving for college. As I
have told many of you, TAS became my “empty nest child”.
I began this job with a typewriter, a general ledger and a card
a lot.
In 2012, I will have worked for and cared for all of you
for 25 years. Being employed by TAS has expanded my per-
sonal horizons, given me opportunities for personal growth,
and made me a better person. In addition, I have had the
chance to know and to work with many of the preeminent
archeologists and historians in Texas.
Instead of writing more about me, I’d like to remind you
about some of the wonderful individuals with whom I have
worked. I was hired by C.K. Chandler and trained by Paul
Ward and Shirley Van der Veer. Most of you, the general Michael B. Collins
membership, do not know that running the TAS business Tom Middlebrook (two terms)
Joan Few
and closely with the TAS Secretary as well as the President(s) Skip Kennedy*
of the Society. Margaret Howard
My treasurers were C.K. Chandler* (1 year), Paul Ward* Jimmy Smith
(6 years), Mike Gentry (1 year), Frances Meskill* (2 years),
David Carlson
Britt Bousman (4 years), Barbara Meissner (2 years) and
Ronald W. Ralph
Marybeth Tomka, who will be serving her 9th consecutive
Glynn Osburn
year in 2012.
Carolyn Spock
The secretaries were Anne A. Fox (4 years), C.K.
Laurie Moseley
Chandler* (1 year), Ray Blackburn* (2 years), Shirley Mock
(5 years), Chuck Tamplin (5 years), Carolyn Spock (2 years) Grant Hall
and Paula Vastine-Norman who will serve her 5th consecutive Joe D. Rogers
year in 2012. C. Britt Bousman
In addition to the treasurers and secretaries of the Society, Bryan Jameson
I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with each TAS
president as they proceeded through their 3-year commitment as I also want to thank each and every member of the many
- Boards of Directors, elected and appointed, throughout my
dent. It has been a privilege to know these very special people:
members are an important part of this organization. Thank
Teddy Lou Stickney (1½ terms)
Patricia Mercado-Allinger I hope you will all welcome and be kind to Jennifer Hart-
R. C. Harmon
one day a week during 2012 trying to teach the many aspects
Pam Wheat (now Stranahan)
of this job to Jennifer. I am grateful for the opportunities and
Thomas R. Hester
friendships that you have given to me. It has been a great
Ellen Sue Turner
pleasure to serve you.
Harry J. Shafer
William L. McClure* * deceased
TEXAS ARCHEOLOGY 19TxDOT—Roadside Chat . . .
Contact Information Section 106 of the NHPA requires that, during project
planning, TxDOT consider the potential effects of federally-
To assist you with access to any of the web site addresses
funded transportation projects on important archeological
or information that we reference in this Chat (or future Chats),
sites. Consultation with interested members of the public
please email your requests, questions, or comments to Sharon
regarding these effects would be an essential part of the Sec-
Dornheim at the following email address:
tion 106 process. The language and structure of the regula-
tions can be a bit tedious. However, the idea of consultation
would be to get involvement from people who can help us
Or you can send a letter to the following mailing address: because they may have an interest and may be more familiar
Sharon Dornheim with a particular location or general area.
Archeological Studies Branch
Environmental Affairs Division About the Posted Project Summaries
Texas Department of Transportation Documentation is titled by site trinomial(s), document
125 E. 11th Street type, and the date that the information was posted. TxDOT
Austin, TX 78701 will consider all comments from consulting parties received
within 30 days of the date that documentation was posted.
Information about the TxDOT Comments from members of the general public are also wel-
Archeology Web Page come. TxDOT will address comments received after 30 days
During the annual Texas Archeological Society meet- to the extent possible.
ing, held in Fort Worth this fall, several of the TAS members
talked with TxDOT staff (Waldo Troell and John Arnn) about About Consulting Party Status
ways that TxDOT could reach more folks with an interest in An individual or organization with an interest in a proj-
the archeological resources associated with our transporta- ect may participate as a consulting party in the review and
tion projects. The suggestions gathered by Waldo and John treatment of project effects on archeological sites. Consult-
are helping us develop some additional ways to involve our ing parties receive project information and may comment on
archeology friends in the consultation process.
Early in 2011, the TxDOT Archeological Studies Branch further consideration during project planning, the potential
set up a web page to present information and updates on the effects of projects on sites, and treatment of any sites that war-
archeological sites that may be impacted by transportation rant special consideration (see About Completed Mitigation
projects funded with federal dollars. The web page has three Projects). TxDOT will work with consulting parties to address
purposes. First, it allows members of the public to learn about their issues and concerns. Consulting parties have a right to
some of the interesting work being performed by TxDOT express their viewpoints, but they do not have the right to
archeologists. Second, it provides the public with opportu- stop a project decision. The Federal Highway Administration
nities to contribute information, comments or concerns to (FHWA), as the lead federal agency for most TxDOT projects,
the evaluation and treatment of archeological sites that may
be affected by proposed transportation projects. Finally, by formal agreements with FHWA and other involved parties that
becoming involved, as described under purposes one and two, allow TxDOT to speak on behalf of FHWA in most instances.
the web page helps TxDOT satisfy requirements of Section Individuals and organizations may request consulting
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). party status regarding a particular project by sending a letter
The web page for archeology information is part of the
Government and Public Affairs website for TxDOT. The web A couple good guides to the Section 106 process and
address for the page is: consultation can be found at the following websites:
http://environment.transportation.org/pdf/programs/PG06.pdf
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