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OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 45 NO. 3 SUMMER 1995 Published by THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO The Archaeological Society of Ohio MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Annual dues to the Archaeological Society of Ohio are payable on the first of January as follows: Regular membership $17.50; husband and wife (one copy of publication) $18.50; Individual Life Membership $300. Husband and EXPIRES A.S.O. OFFICERS wife Life Membership $500. Subscription to the Ohio Archaeologist, pub­ 1996 President Stephen J. Parker, 1859 Frank Drive, Lancaster, lished quarterly, is included in the membership dues. The Archaeological OH 43130, (614)653-6642 Society of Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization. 1996 Vice President Carmel Tackett, 906 Charleston Park, Chillicothe, OH 45601, (614) 772-5431 BACK ISSUES 1996 Exec. Sect. Charles Fulk, 2122 Cottage St., Ashland, OH Publications and back issues of the Ohio Archaeolo, 44805, (419)289-8313 Ohio Flint Types, by Robert N. Converse $10.00 add $1.50 P-H 1996 Recording Sect. Nancy E. Morris, 901 Evening Star Avenue Ohio Stone Tools, by Robert N. Converse $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H SE, East Canton, OH 44730, (216) 488-1640 Ohio Slate Types, by Robert N. Converse $15.00 add $1.50 P-H 1996 Treasurer Don F. Potter, 1391 Hootman Drive, Reynoldsburg, The Glacial Kame Indians, by Robert N. Converse.$20.00 add $1.50 P-H 1980's& 1990's $ 6.00 add $1.50 P-H OH 43068, (614) 861 -0673 1970's $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H 1998 Editor Robert N. Converse, 199 Converse Dr., Plain City, OH 1960's $10.00 add $1.50 P-H 43064, (614) 873-5471 Back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist printed prior to 1964 are gen­ 1996 Immediate Past Pres. Larry L. Morris, 901 Evening Star erally out of print but copies are available from time to time. Write to Avenue SE, East Canton, OH 44730, (216) 488-1640 business office for prices and availability. ASO CHAPTERS BUSINESS MANAGER Alum Creek Chapter Paul Wildermuth, 2505 Logan-Thomeville Road, Rushville, OH President: Dennis Buehler, 1736 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43150, (614) 536-7855, 1 -800-736-7815 Aboriginal Explorers Club President: Richard Gertz, 1094 Millersburg Rd SW, Massilon, OH TRUSTEES Beau Fleuve Chapter 1996 Walter J. Sperry, 6910 Range Line Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH President: John McKendry, 5545 Truscott Terrace, Lakeview, NY 43050, (614)393-2314 Blue Jacket Chapter 1996 James R. Hahn, 770 S. Second St., Heath, OH 43056, President: Jon M. Anspaugh, 210 E Silver St., Wapakoneta, OH (614)323-2351 Chippewa Valley Archaeological Society 1996 Donald A. Casto, 138 Ann court, Lancaster, OH 43130 President: Carl Szafranski, 6106 Ryan Rd, Medina, OH (614)653-9477 Cuyahoga Valley Chapter 1996 Steven Kish, 3014 Clark Mill Rd., Norton, OH 44203 President: Gary J. Kapusta, 3294 Herriff Rd., Ravenna, OH (216)753-7081 Flint Ridge Chapter 1998 Martha Otto, Ohio Historical Society, 2200 East Powell Road, President: Bob Williams, 138 Margery Drive NE, Newark, OH Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 297-2641 (work) Fort Salem Chapter 1998 Carl Szafranski, 6106 Ryan Road, Medina, OH 44256, (216) President: Brent Weber, 1455 Bethel New Richmond Rd., 723-7122 New Richmond, OH 1998 William Pickard, 1003 Carlisle Ave., Columbus, OH 43224 Fulton Creek Chapter (614)262-9615 President: Mike Coyle, 18000 SR4, Marysville, OH 1998 Jeb Bowen, 419 Sandusky Ave., Fremont, OH 43420 Johnny Appleseed Chapter (419)585-2571 President: Randy Hancock, 1202 ST RT 302 RD#5, Ashland, OH King Beaver Chapter President: Judith Storti, R.D. #2, Box 1519, 1519 Herrick St., REGIONAL COLLABORATORS New Castle, PA David W. Kuhn, 2103 Grandview Ave., Portsmouth, OH 45662 Kyger Creek Chapter Mark W. Long, Box 627, Jackson, OH 45640 President: Ruth A. Warden, 20 Evans Heights, Gallipolis, OH Lake County Chapter Steven Kelley, Seaman, OH President: Douglas Divish, 35900 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH William Tiell, 13435 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH Lower Ohio River Valley Basin Chapter James L. Murphy, University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, President: Sherry Peck, 598 Harvey Rd., Patriot, OH Columbus, OH 43210 Gordon Hart, 760 N. Main St., Bluffton, Indiana 46714 Miamiville Archaeological Conservation Chapter President: Raymond Lovins, Box 86, Miamiville, OH David J. Snyder, P.O. Box 388, Luckey, OH 43443 Mound City Chapter Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 President: Carmel "Bud" Tackett, 906 Charleston Pk., Chillicothe, OH Brian Da Re, 58561 Sharon Blvd., Rayland, OH 43943 Painted Post Chapter Jeff Carskadden, 960 Eastward Circle, Colony North, President: Norman Fox, 810 Coolidge St, New Castle, PA Zanesville, OH 43701 Sandusky Bay Chapter Elaine Holzapfel, 104 E. Lincoln, Greenville, OH 45331 President: George DeMuth, 4303 Nash Rd.. Wakeman, OH Sandusky Valley Chapter All articles, reviews, and comments regarding the Ohio Archaeologist President: Jeb Bowen, 11891 E County, Rd 24, Republic, OH should be sent to the Editor. Memberships, requests for back issues, Seneca Arrow Hunters changes of address, and other inquiries should be sent to the Busi­ President: Donald Weller, Jr., 3232 S. State Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH ness Manager. Six Rivers Valley Chapter President: Dr. Brian G. Foltz, 6566 Charles Rd., Westerville, OH Standing Stone Chapter PLEASE NOTIFY THE BUSINESS MANAGER OF ADDRESS CHANGES IMMEDIATELY SINCE, BY POSTAL REGULATIONS, President: Jeb Bowen, 11891 E County. Rd 24, Republic, OH SOCIETY MAIL CANNOT BE FORWARDED. Sugarcreek Valley Chapter President: Steven Kish, 3014 Clark Mill Rd, Norton, OH NEW BUSINESS OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 1-800-736-7815 TOLL FREE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S PAGE Ohio Pipestone by Elaine Holzapfel 4 It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the death of S. A. (Joe) Redick. Joe certainly was one of the stalwarts of our A Curved Pick Bannerstone From Butler County Society, serving as Business Manager and trustee for several by Teresa and Tony Putty 7 years. Joe will be missed by all and we extend our deepest sym­ Two Engraved Slate Pieces From Northern Ohio pathies to Joe's wife and family. by Robert Burns 8 I strongly urge everyone to read the article in the last issue of The Ohio Archaeologist written by Martha Potter Otto concerning Some Examples of the Miami River Axe NAGPRA. NAGPRA is the common acronym for Native American by Charles F. Henderson 9 Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This act has serious Trophy-Type Axe Found at a Depth of 20 Inches in Van Wert ramifications on archaeology, museums and private collectors. It County, Ohio in the Early 1970's will behoove each of us to keep abreast of this act (and any sim­ by Claude Britt, Jr. 10 ilar act) and of any changes and/or consideration of changes to it. I hate to think that the ASO will become a political force, but Towards Cupstone Classification: An Experimental Approach we just might have to. We will have to join together to fight any by Roger Rowe 11 legislation or regulatory powers which will have the potential to The Word is Respect by Fred Elchinger 18 ultimately destroy archaeology as a science. Every couple of years or so, it seems that we have to reiterate Indians Looking to Ohio for Possible Casino Operations 18 the guidelines to be used for determining what the Society will Mineralogy of a "Chlorite" Pick Bannerstone From North allow to be displayed and sold at our meetings. We try our best Carolina byJamesL. Murphy 19 to avoid a "Flea Market or Yard Sale" atmosphere. This can best The John W. "Red" Stalder Collection be attained by the continued efforts and cooperation of any by David W. Kuhn 20 member selling or displaying artifacts. Items should be of an archaeological nature. I will not attempt Two Iroquois Pipes by Steve Fuller 22 to list every thing that will or will not be allowed, but I can offer Flint Ridge Flint by Ron Helman 23 the following guidelines. Acceptable items include genuine arti­ facts, pottery, baskets, beadwork, display cases, books and A Comparison of Ohio and Minnesota Pipestones related publications or literature, and other educational material by Claude Britt, Jr. 24 consistent with the objectives of the Society. Prohibited items A History of Archaeological Investigations of the Earthworks at include fraudulent artifacts of any kind, unauthorized trading Mounds State Park in Madison County, Indiana cards, sweatshirts and tee shirts, mugs, jewelry, swords, knives, by Chet Green 27 guns, marbles, watches and watch fobs, clocks, bric-a-brac, etc. A Bifurcate Site in Wayne County by Jeff Zemrock 34 Although these lists are not all-inclusive, they should give you the gist of what will and what will not be allowed. I'll let your good A Miami County Cache by Ed Levan, Jr. 36 common sense guide you from here on out. A Miami County Cache by JimStephan 36 I realize there are some grey areas which will have to be han­ Strange Point No. 2 by John R. Heath 37 dled on a case by case, meeting by meeting basis. If you are asked to remove an item(s), for what ever reason, please do so Artifacts Found by Joe Witzman by Bob Burns 37 without any hassle. It is not an easy or fun task for any officer or Prehistoric Pipes - How Were They Manufactured committee member to ask someone to remove items from their by D.R. Gehlbach 38 tables. I know our requests for removal are judgmental and con­ troversial, but they have to be made for the benefit of our Society Necrology, Colonel Raymond C. Vietzen 39 and our membership. Therefore, please abide by the wishes of Necrology, Charles Smith 39 any officer or member of the fraudulent artifact committee.
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