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Archaeological survey Standards in the State of Oklahoma __ "The
following archaeological survey standards are the minimum amount of work
acceptable for archaeological surveys as determined by the Osage Nation Historic
Preservation Office..." A PDF file - From osagetribe.com -
http://www.osagetribe.com/historicpreservation/uploads/ONHPOSurveyStandardsOK.pdf
Archeological Surveys
__ A list of archaeological surveys conducted in Oklahoma from 1977 through
2002. - From okhistory.org -
http://www.okhistory.org/shpo/archeosurveys.htm
Canku Ota -
October 18, 2003 - State Dig Site Helps Change Habitation Timeline
Theory __ "Nine miles north of Freedom on a half-acre of grassland owned
by the Burnhams sits the remains of an archaeological dig that changed
science." Find out just what it was. - illustrated - From Paul C. Barry/Canku
Ota -
http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues03/Co10182003/CO_10182003_Timeline.htm
Category:Archaeological sites in Oklahoma __ Index of articles relating
to Oklahoma archaeology found in Wikipedia. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Archaeological_sites_in_Oklahoma
The Cooper Site __ "The Cooper site is a Folsom age site containing three bison
kill episodes. It is located along the Beaver River in northwest Oklahoma." You
will find a set of detailed reports. - From Bement, Oklahoma Archeological
Survey -
http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/B/Leland.C.Bement-1/
dig: Oklahoma Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological
programs, events, and exhibits in Oklahoma" - From digonsite.com -
http://www.digonsite.com/guide/oklahoma.html
Local dig
studies Wichita Indian tribe __ "Student archaeologists are learning
about the Wichita Indian tribe in a dig near Newkirk that was once a thriving
community in the early 1700’s that could have been as large as 2,000 - 3,000
inhabitants." A news article - illustrated - From newkirkherald.com -
http://newkirkherald.com/local-dig-studies-wichita-indian-tribe-p1065-1.htm
NPS
Archeology Program: State Submerged Resources Laws __ "Given all of
Oklahoma’s artificial lakes, many archeological and historical sites that once
were located along the banks of rivers are submerged now at the bottom of
reservoirs. This includes Native American sites and historic settlements."
An overview of Oklahoma submerged archaeological resource law. - From National
Park Service -
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/stateSubmerged/oklahoma.htm
OAS - Certification Programs
__ Read about the certification process for
Oklahoma archaeological sites. - From Oklahoma Anthropological Society -
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/oas/certification.html
The Oklahoma Anthropological Society __ "To discover, to study, to publish on,
and to preserve for future generations the manifestations of prior human
cultures, especially in the state of Oklahoma. The Society's Bylaws formalizes
and expands upon these goals. In order to achieve these goals, you share
membership with both avocational and professional archaeologists in an
environment of mutual respect and support." Learn about the society and its
goals. Clickable maps take you to various projects in the state. - illustrated -
From Oklahoma Anthropological Society -
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/oas/
Oklahoma Archaeological Survey __ Learn about the survey, the research,
education and resource management plans. Learn about Oklahoma's past with a
clickable map and play "dig it" an archaeology game. - illustrated - From
University of Oklahoma -
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/
Oklahoma Archeology __ "Click on the Oklahoma map for information about
Oklahoma archeology, county by county,..." You may find your self spending
some time touring Oklahoma archaeological sites. - illustrated - From ou.edu -
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/counties/counties.htm
Oklahoma
Archaeology Museum Directory __ List of archaeology museums in Oklahoma -
From museumsusa.org -
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/?k=1271407%2CCategoryID%3A1601640%3BState%3AOK%3Bdirectoryid%3A200454
Oklahoma Preservation Plan Profile __ "Oklahomans concerned about their
communities and rural areas have joined forces to make a difference in the
preservation of the State's archeological and historic resources. Federal,
state, and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual citizens
share the responsibilities and the concerns for preservation of these important
places." Learn about the plan and how it will be implemented. - From National
Park Service -
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/oklahoma.htm
Oklahoma
Wreckchasing - What is Aviation Archaeology? __ "Aviation archaeology,
like traditional archaeology, is a medium for studying the people and places
that make up the history of aviation. There are two main areas: aircraft crash
sites, and locations important to aviation history." Article, images,
forums and more. - illustrated - From okwreckchasing.org -
http://okwreckchasing.org/whatis.html
Old
Choctaw Plantation Part of Oklahoma Archaeology Site __ "A large
antebellum plantation in the Choctaw Nation, is now being explored for the long
forgotten history lying on it's soil. Robert Jones was a wealthy plantation
owner, and said to have been the largest slave holder in the Choctaw Nation."
A good overview. - From african-nativeamerican.blogspot.com -
http://african-nativeamerican.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-choctaw-plantation-part-of-oklahoma.html
Ritual
__ "The 1994 excavation of the Cooper site uncovered a bison skull with a red
zigzag design painted on its frontal. The archeological context of the painted
skull provides the opportunity to address issues related to rituals associated
with hunting and to the multiple use of specific locations for bison
procurement." A paper about the topic and what we might learn from it. - From
ou.edu/Leland.C.Bement -
http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/B/Leland.C.Bement-1/Ritual.html
SNOMNH
Archaeology Main Page __ "The 3,000,000 prehistoric artifacts housed
in the Robert E. Bell Collections area comprise the largest collection in the
Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. They also represent Oklahoma's largest
accumulation of evidence for the state's prehistoric and early historic Native
American residents." Information about collections, research and programs.
- illustrated - From snomnh.ou.edu -
http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/collections-research/archaeology.htm
Spiro Mounds: A Ceremonial Center of the Southern Cult __ "Located along the
Arkansas River in Oklahoma, the 89 acre Spiro site was built of at least 15
mounds and a village of rectangular houses. One of the largest known prehistoric
cemeteries in North America is sited at Spiro, with more than 750 burials dated
between AD 850-1450." A brief article. - From About.com -
http://archaeology.about.com/od/archaeologicals4/a/spiro.htm
Tulsa
County soil rich with archaeology sites __ A news article from 2007. -
From tulsaworld.com -
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071105_1_A20_spanc85858
A Wolf in our Midst __ "Current analysis of an archaelogical excavation in
Custer County has revealed a reminder of the wolf populations that once roamed
Oklahoma." You will not only learn about the history of the wolf in Oklahoma but
about other ancient animal populations as well. You will also want to read the
legend of the wolf and the buffalo. - From ou.edu -
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/Wolf/wolf.htm
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