THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
THE INCORPORATED ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
OF THE NEW YORK STATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Vol. 9, September 16, 2011
Chapter Web Site - http://ioccnysaa.blogspot.com/
Chapter email - ioccnysaa@gmail.com
Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except July and August.
***** NEW LOCATION FOR MONTHLY MEETING *****
The September meeting will be held on Friday, the 16th, at 7:30 P.M at
Mulberry House (Middletown) Senior Center.
The address is 62-70 West Main Street in Middletown. The location is handicapped accessible. If it works for us, we will continue to hold our meetings there and then move to the new location with them. The following maps show its location.
Change In Meeting Schedule
The presentation will be first followed by the business meeting.
Edward V. Curtin
Short Biographical Sketch
Edward V. Curtin is the President of Curtin Archaeological Consulting, Inc., located in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York. He is an archaeologist with a Ph.D. in anthropology from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He is best known for his interest in the Archaic period (1,000-8,000 B.C.) of the Northeastern United States, but he also is intensely interested in all things related to the archaeology of the Hudson valley. His writing on these subjects includes “The Ancient Mohicans in Time, Space and Prehistory” (New York State Museum Bulletin 501, pp. 5-18), “Recent Investigation of Archaic Sites at Hemstreet Park on the Upper Hudson River” (New York State Archaeological Association Newsletter, Fall 2009, pp. 1-3) and the forthcoming “A Small Site in Coxsackie, Circa A. D. 1200: Some Ecological Issues Concerning Its Age and Location” (submitted to New York State Museum Record). He also contributes to Fieldnotes, Curtin Archaeological Consulting’s blog at www.curtinarchaeology.com/blog.
The Missing 2000 Years:
The Continuing Mystery of the Earliest Archaic in the Hudson Valley
by Ed Curtin
Curtin Archaeological Consulting Inc. and the Van Epps-Hartley Chapter, NYSAA
The great New York State Archaeologist Bob Funk referred to the period between the end of the Paleoindian era and the bifurcated base point horizon as “the missing 2000 years”-- a period 8,000-10,000 radiocarbon years before present that archaeologists know too little about. This presentation provides a survey of information and thoughts on this earliest part of the Early Archaic, including Bob Funk’s intriguing original position based upon his 1960’s excavation at Sylvan Lake Rockshelter. His hypothesis that Early Archaic assemblages would look at least somewhat Laurentian is re-examined in light of more contemporary views concerning Late Paleoindian-Early Archaic horizons typified by unfluted lanceolate points, various kinds of Dalton points, and Kirk-Palmer corner-notched points. Due consideration is given to a possible early side-notched point horizon. Slides of Early Archaic artifacts from sites in Saratoga, Albany, and Greene Counties illustrate the talk.
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President’s Message
As you can see from the comments above we will be meeting at the Middletown senior center. This will make our meetings more accessible to some of our members If you have any comments, positive or negative, regarding the site please let me know. Call me or email ioccnysaa@gmail.com.
In July Ray Decker resigned as treasure and Jon Leonard was appointed by the executive committee to take over until Ray’s term ends in the fall of 2012.
I will be at the annual dinner in November and look forward to seeing everyone at that time.Dave
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September and October Meetings
We will need someone to help set up the digital projector and computer for the speaker in September and October. If you can help with this please let me know as soon as possible.
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Elections
This year two trustee positions are up for election. Currently Richard Havlicek and Gary Keeton hold these positions. Richard will not be continuing as trustee. Gary is willing to continue. If anyone is interested in running for either position nominations will be taken at this meeting. The election will be held in October and the results announced at the annual dinner. Please prepare nominations for this meeting.
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2011 Archaeological Community Outreach Day at Gander Mountain
September 25th, 10 am to 2 pm!
What is needed? Volunteers to bring show and tell, artifacts, historic material, etc. Members to identify points for the public. Membership information, spring meeting info, flintknappers, displays. Kevin will bring books and displays. The biggest thing we need is to get the word out. Exposure makes this event. Also, if all members invite guests that will help. Please let Kevin Storms know directly or email ioccnysaa@gmail.com if you can help and or display your stuff.
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Annual Banquet in November
Annual dinner - Saturday, November 12, 2011.
Held at Catlin Gardens, 2865 Rt. 6, Slate Hill, NY 10973
Cocktail Hour, cash bar, will be from 5 PM to 6:PM
Speaker will be David Starbuck from 6PM to 7:PM before dinner. His topic will be recent excavations at Fort William Henry, site of "The Last of the Mohicans".
Awards will follow the speaker.
Dinner will be sit down at 7:00PM with Entree choices of
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato & Artichokes, or Tilapia Oreganata.
Dessert will be chocolate mousse
Any special meals must be requested in advance by calling Catlin Gardens at 845-355-3555.
Price per person is set at $36.00.
Jon Leonard will be taking reservations and payment. Make you check out to IOCCNYSAA.
IOCCNYSAA ANNUAL DINNER RESERVATION FORM
** Please make your reservation by November 1st. If you decide to go after the 1st call Jon Leonard as soon as possible.
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Please mail to:
IOCCNYSAA
Jon Leonard
34 Clark Road
Goshen, NY 10924
or see Jon at the meeting.
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Florist Site
Stephanie is working at the Florist Site nearly every Sunday morning starting at 9 AM, weather permitting. If you intend to go please contact Stephanie directly to make sure they will be working the site that day.
This site provides all our members a wonderful opportunity to experience archaeology first hand. We hope all of our members can take advantage of this opportunity to develop their skills as archeologists. If you are new to the chapter here is your opportunity to participate in an archaeological investigation and learn the techniques needed to properly document a site.
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Dues
If you haven’t paid your dues for 2011 please do so. Please contact our new treasurer, Jon, to send in your payment. Or you can pay your dues at the September meeting.IOCCNYSAA
Jon Leonard
34 Clark Road
Goshen, NY 10924
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