West Virginia Archeological Society

Snidow Archeological Site Artifact Photography

Welcome to the West Virginia Archeological Society's (WV AS) gallery of Native American artifact photographs from the Snidow archeological site ( 46MC 1 ), which is located in southern West Virginia Until recently, the risk of catching Covid-19 discouraged senior citizens and others from traveling to see these artifacts on display in the confines of a museum. To overcome this problem, in 2021, the West Virginia Humanities Council awarded the WV AS a $9,485.60 American Rescue Plan grant to make professional digital photographs of the Snidow artifacts and post them on the internet. The public can now safely view these artifacts at both the WV AS website (www.wvarch.org) and Facebook page.

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Researching and Celebrating the Rich History of West Virginia.

The West Virginia Archeological Society (WVAS) was organized in 1948 as a result of the emergency excavation of Natrium Mound in Marshall County, which was subsequently destroyed by industrial development. The Society was chartered in January 1949, especially due to efforts of Delf Norona, Oscar Mairs, and Elmer Fetzer. Other founders were Robert Athey, William Athey, Joseph Essington, and Ralph Solecki. Important early members included Charles Lally, Father Clifford Lewis, Glade Little, Sigfus Olafson, and Clarence Paxton. The Society publishes the West Virginia Archeologist and holds an annual meeting that presents the results of recent work in the state, and the opportunity to mix with other members and attendees. The West Virginia Archeologist has been in publication since 1949. Many of the older issues are out of print, but are available as PDFS. Most of the issues from Number 30 and later are available as print copies and PDFs. If you have a question about the availability of a back issue, please contact us.

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Aims of Society​

Aims of the Society
Members of the West Virginia Archeological Society shall endeavor to prevent the destruction of archeological sites, both historic and prehistoric. If and when excavation is necessary, this should be done under proper supervision and in keeping with the highest standards of archeological fieldwork. Members of the Society shall discourage promiscuous collecting of artifacts (either Indian or historic relics). The collecting of artifacts shall be considered solely incidental to and as an aid in the study of and dissemination of information concerning West Virginia Archeology.

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2020 Annual ESAF-WVAS Meeting Cancelled
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Membership

We cordially invite you to join the Society and help us preserve and increase our knowledge of West Virginia Archeology. Members receive two issues of West Virginia Archeologist per year as well as newsletters. To join, contact the Secretary/Treasurer.

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2020 Annual ESAF-WVAS Meeting Cancelled

Publications

Information for authors, current and back issues of the newsletter, special publications.

Registration

To officially register as a member of the West Virginia Archeological Society by regular mail (rather than purchasing directly on the website), please click here to print out, complete, and mail in our form.

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