Archive for June, 2009
The Effects of First Contact; Cargo Cults
Posted on24. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Imagine the scene when native peoples of North America first saw ships approaching from the east. Monstrous, floating structures with bellies full of strangely dressed men emerging with highly developed tools. First impressions? Friend or foe? Fight or flee?
This scenario has occurred throughout the world anytime an isolated culture encounters first contact with [...]
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Prominent Texas Collection Offered
Posted on09. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Bob Galvan assembled one of the most impressive Texas artifact collections ever amassed. Starting in the 80s, Bob acquired some of the largest collections known at the time including the Pohl and Klecka collections. Rare pieces such as the 16 1/16″ ‘Hamilton Spear’ and ___ have graced this collection.
This collection of fine artifacts is [...]
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The Sun Sets on Temple.
Posted on09. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
And the 12th annual Lone Star Archeological Society Show is now in the books. As folks departed the G.I.R.S. sponsored show this weekend in Temple, Texas, I overheard one eager attendee saying “only 363 more days until the next one!”
Kudos to Leslie Pfeiffer, the show host, for orchestrating such a well organized [...]
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Arrowheadology Is Headed To Temple!
Posted on04. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Arrowheadology is Temple, Texas bound and you should be too! Feed the animals, clean the baseboards, fix that leaky faucet and complete any other honey-do’s early so that you can clear your calendar for one of the best artifact shows in the country happening this weekend! Come by and see us at the Arrowheadology table. [...]
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