Old Copper ulus
by E. J. Neiburger, Waukegan, Illinois What is a Ulu? The Eskimo ulu (pronounced ooh-luoo) is a remarkable tool. It is parl chopper, slicing-knife, scraper and general do-itall tool used […]
A Few Thoughts Regarding the Archaic Period
Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.57, No.2, pg.60 The Archaic Period is archaeologically defined as the period from 10000 BP to 3000BP. This time span is really […]
Archaeological Explorations in Lower IL River Valley
In 1970, I acquired a book entitled Early Archaic Projectile Points and Hunting Patterns in the Lower Illinois Valley written by Kubert Lucterhand. This Illinois Archaeological Survey monograph was based on the private […]
Mysteries of the Archaic’s Guilford People
by Peter G. Murphy and Alice J. Murphy, St. Johns, Michigan Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.56, No.4, pg.200 Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, […]
The Mammoth Eaters: Very Early Man in America
by E.J. Neiburger, Waukegan, Illinois Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.56, No.4, pg.200Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.57, No.1, pg.6 In the Americas, early […]
Experimentation led to Discovery
by Col.John F Berner Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol. 57, No.1, pg.18 Lithic reproductionists, commonly referred to as flintknappers have nearly perfected the replication of Clovis […]
Rust on the Plow
by Cliff Jackson, Warrenton, North Carolina Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.56, No.4, pg.200Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.57, No.1, pg.20 Figure 1. right […]
Michigan Paleo and Bayport Chert
by Todd Walterspaugh, Galesburg, Michigan Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.57, No.1, pg.22 Pictured above are seven Paleo points found in the state of Michigan. All are […]
Paleo Evidence on the High Plains
by Tom Westfall, Sterling, Colorado Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.56, No.4, pg.200Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.57, No.1, pg.24 The High Plains of […]