An Appreciation of an Archaeological Life: Creighton Gabel, 1931-2004 Author(s): James Wiseman Source: Journal of Field Archaeology, Vol. 29, No. 1/2 (Spring, 2002 - Summer, 2004), pp. 1-5 Published by: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3181481 Accessed: 31-07-2018 16:52 UTC JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact
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