Anita (in re your announcement below)
I will be in San Diego over the weekend of OCt 14-15 for the
ASTC conference there. Could you send me a little more info? I may
be able to stop by. (My background: PhD Tulane - Anthropology,
specializing in Mesoamerican (Maya) archaeology.)
Thanks, Walter
>
> Come spend a weekend at the San Diego Presidio excavation! For only a small
> contribution you can participate in the excavation of a historic site!
>
> The Presidio of San Diego is considered to be the birthplace of European
> California. Founded in 1769 and abandoned in 1834, it contains the first
> location of the Mission of San Diego, the commander's house, the house of the
> governor, and the presidio chapel. The current excavation involves the North
> Wing. Over 14 rooms have been uncovered. Among the artifacts found are
> ceramics from China, Mexico, and England; pieces of military hardware; animal
> bones; plainware; and beads.
>
> The Center for Spanish Colonial Archaeology invites you to participate. To
> make a reservation for a weekend, we ask that you call at least one week
> ahead. If you need a place to stay, let us know and we can send you a list of
> available motels close to the dig.
>
> You can leave a message at our lab in San Diego, (619) 524-0577, for Dr. Jack
> S. Williams (or an email message for [log in to unmask]), or contact Anita
> Cohen-Williams at (602) 965-4579 ([log in to unmask]). The Center is a
> non-profit 501(c)(3) research organization and your contribution is
> tax-deductible.
>
> Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library
> Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006
> PHONE: (602) 965-4579 FAX: (602) 965-9169
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>
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Walter R. T. Witschey, Ph.D.
Director, Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
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