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The Society was organized to discover and conserve archaeological sites and material in Ohio; to seek and promote a better understanding among students and collectors of archaeological material, both professional and non-professional; and to disseminate knowledge on the subject of archaeology.
The Archaeological Society of Ohio as it is now known, is the largest state archaeological society in the United States, with a membership of nearly 2500 men and women from all walks of life. Membership includes subscription to The Ohio Archaeologist, which is published quarterly.
Ohio has preserved much of Flint Ridge, a unique site where Native American Cultures over many millennia quarried this precious stone to make tools and knives. A detailed overview of archaeological sites in the state can be found in Robert N. Converse’s comprehensive work The Archaeology of Ohio.
At least four Chapter members must be available to work at the State meeting. Chapter members should attend the business meeting. To assist in raising money to cover the State show, sponsoring Chapters also will be asked to help provide items to sell at the silent auction. Phone: 937.926.6400.
A: If you do not see a volume that you would like to purchase on the page for previous issues of The Ohio Archaeologist Journal, most likely it is no longer in stock. We try to keep our inventory up to date, but you can always contact us if you have questions about a specific item.
ASO MEETINGS. The ASO holds regular state meetings in Columbus in January, March, May, and November. At state meetings, members display their collection and site material, listen and interact with speakers, and are provided an opportunity to meet and learn from fellow members and collectors. The very popular "field found" contest allows members ...
Membership includes subscription to The Ohio Archaeologist, four ASO sponsored state meetings in central Ohio, and access to ASO chapters. Our journal, The Ohio Archaeologist, is published quarterly and is recognized as one of the finest in its field.
The only publication of its kind, Ohio Slate Types contains photographs of over 450 slate and hardstone artifacts including gorgets, pendants, bird-stones, bannerstones, ceremonial objects and many other items. Two pages are in full color. Over fifty-three entries in the bibliography.
Now in it's third printing, Ohio Flint Types contains 229 pages of prehistoric Indian projectile and tool types illustrations. All pictures are in color and the flint types and sources of material used is well covered. This descriptions are not restricted to Ohio, but encompasses surrounding states. Extensive bibliography and chronology included.
Business Manager - Phone: 937.926.6400 1166 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Suite 269 Fairborn, OH 45324 USA www.OhioArch.org