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HERITAGE
A PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION EST. 1954 SPRING 1993VOLUME 11 NUMBER 2
FEATURES COVER CORNERSTONEA Work In Progress
The Lake Jackson Plantation State
Archaeological Landmark Site
By Joan Few 12
Students and professionals work sideby-side
in this scientific archaeological
project that, when finished, will tell the
story of a magnificent Brazoria County
plantation and the slaves who lived and
worked there.
Early Archaeological
Investigations in the
Northeastern Trans -Pecos
By Christine Ward 16
An early archaeological investigation of
caves in Culberson County, led by a
University of Texas researcher, reveals
significant artifacts and hints of the
way that the prehistoric occupants of
those sites must have lived.
Historic Tour of
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
By Juanita Zachry 24
On the outskirts of Abilene, Dr. R. Lee
Rode and his wife Ann have recreated
an authentic village, with 19 buildings
and one outdoor exhibit, that is reminiscent
of pioneer life before the turn of the
century.Digging For the Remnants
Of 12,000 Years of Human
Habitation
By Margaret S. Simon, Ph.D. 9
Archaeologists and researchers at the
Lubbock Lake Landmark Project uncover
evidence that humans lived continuously
in the area for 12,000 years,
while park tourists watch and sometimes
participate.ON THE COVER
Artist Nola Montgomery interprets Paleoindian
lifeways from the archaeological evidence at
the Lubbock Lake Landmark. Photo courtesy
of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.Texas Historical Foundation
Names 1992 Preservation
Award Winners
Historic Tyler Sells
1881 Smith County Jail
Four Appointed To
Texas Historical Commission
by Governor Ann Richards
Island's Oldest Home and
Local "Castle" Featured on
Galveston Homes Tour
Historical Museum Listings
State Parks and
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31COMMENTARY
The Romance of Archaeology -
Or What We Really Do
By Brenda Whorton
A professional archaeologist offers this
insightful -- and humorous -- look at
Texas archaeology.HERITAGE magazine is published quarterly by the Texas Historical Foundation, pertaining to Texas heritage, culture, and preservation activities are given
P. 0. Box 50314, Austin, Texas 78763. 1993. Opinions expressed by contri- priority. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, and photos or artwork
buting writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Texas Historical Foundation. accurately labeled. Submissions become the property of Texas Historical FounThe
Texas Historical Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization supported by dation unless accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for return of documents
membership dues, contributions, and grants. Unsolicited articles not exceeding or literature, and photographs or drawings from archival storage. Typesetting by
2,000 words will be accepted by a review committee for publication. Articles Gene Krane. Printing by Whitley Company, Austin, Texas.
EDITORIAL STAFF Artie Limmer, Carole Medlar, Ann McDonald, Nola Montgomery,
Editor, Gene Krane, Book Review Editor, John Peterson Office of the State Archaeologist/Texas Historical Commission, MarCONTRIBUTORS
garet S. Simon, Ph.D.,Texas Archeological Research Lab, Texas Parks
Brazoria County Historical Museum, Shirley Caldwell, Joan Few, and Wildlife Dept., Christine Ward, Brenda Whorton, Juanita Zachry
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