MEETING NOTICE

SIBLEY NATURE CENTER

THURSDAY,    JANUARY 6, 2011   7:00 PM

 

by BARTH ROBBINS

“An Overview of the 2010 Texas Archeological Field School”

 

 

 

The setting for the 2010 TAS Field School brings us to Central Texas in Medina County working on the Eagle Bluff Site (41ME147) with Hondo Creek winding along the base of the bluff showing the scar of an old wall profile exposing stained soil and rock features of past cultures. Scattered along the top of the bluff are four areas that have been cleaned, cut and mapped so that grid points and elevations could be established across the area and ready for excavation when TAS field school participates arrive in June. Excavators uncovered and recorded evidence of this multi-component site with early triangular points from the archaic period along with a large number of Toyah points and related artifacts from the Toyah phase excavated in Area four. In this overview we just scratch the surface of what could be a wealth of information from the thick deposits at the Eagle
Bluff site.

 

IMAGES OF AMERICA: MIDLAND
By Jim Collett

This book is a collection of over 200 historic photographs with accompanying text that tell the story of Midland from its beginnings as a railroad stop to its current status as a modern city with international connections. Most of the images come from the Midland County Historical Museum.

 

Jim spent several months working through the archives to find the photographs that best conveyed aspects of Midland's history.

 

The book has sold well since its release in August. Many Midland resident have purchased copies for themselves or for friends and family members. Jim has conducted several book signings at various locations in Midland.

 

The book can be obtained at Barnes and Noble, Graham Pharmacy, the Petroleum Museum, and Hastings.

 

Jim will have copies of his book for sale at the MAS meeting if members would like to purchase one. He will also be glad to sign copies for any members who already have a copy.

 
 

SOUTHWESTERN FEDERATION BULLETINS FOR SALE

 

A set of SouthWestern Federation Bulletins (17 volumes) are $40.00.

The volumes (1973-2009/#8-#44) are available to purchase separately for $3.00; mailing and handling will be added to any of the separate volumes. Please contact Teddy Stickney to reserve an available set and make arrangements for transportation when it is available to your locality.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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DUES

Time to pay annual dues for September 2010 - May 2011.

Family membership $20, Single $15, Student $3

MAS treasurer – RICHARD ROSE

Membership:  Midland Archeological Society membership consists of a monthly meeting with a program and opportunities to attend field trips, do lab projects and surveys as well as notification of other archeological events in Texas and New Mexico.