ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY
AWARENESS MONTH
MARCH 2010
Events presented in observance of
Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month
The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society
and Arizona State Museum
invite you to
75 YEARS AFTER SNAKETOWN
A Nod to the Past
and an Eye Toward the Future
Friday, March 5, 2010, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Arizona State Museum
Come commemorate the 75th anniversary of the hallmark event in the career of the eminent archaeologist Emil Haury, whose pioneering excavations defined the Hohokam culture. Haury’s work continues to be the cornerstone of all Hohokam research and is the springboard for its future. Haury biographer Jeff Reid, your host for the evening, will interview Raymond H. Thompson and members of the 1964 Snaketown crew, including individuals from the Gila River Indian Community. Complete line-up to be
announced. Also enjoy a wine reception, an exhibit of Haury memorabilia, videos, and photos of the two Snaketown
campaigns. $25 per person is a tax-deductible contribution to AAHS’s Haury Fund. $5 for students. Preregistration required. Contact Don Burgess at 520-299-4099 or by email (send checks payable to AAHS/Haury Fund to Don at 4341 E Skyline, Tucson AZ 85718).
Special thanks to Agnese Haury for generously underwriting the Friday evening program.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. morning session with presentations by Dr. Dave Doyel, research archaeologist, United States Air Force; and Dr. David Wilcox, curator of archaeology, Museum of Northern Arizona (CESL 103)
Lunch Break 12:00–1:00 p.m. buffet lunch served in ASM lobby
1:00–3:45 p.m. afternoon session with Dr. Patricia Crown, professor of anthropology, University of New Mexico; and followed by a panel discussion. Discussants to be announced (CESL 103).
For more information contact:
Darlene Lizarraga at 520-626-8381 or by email.
Photos from the 1960s are by Helga Teiwes