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Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology
The
Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology
was founded in 1969 to unite all persons interested in the archaeology of
Illinois - amateurs, professionals, students, and educators. The purposes of the
association are preserving prehistoric and historic archaeological sites,
information, and artifacts; encouraging and participating in scientific
investigations and research; and fostering constructive public and governmental
attitudes toward the archaeology of the State of Illinois and contiguous
regions. The association and its members are opposed to the destruction,
unauthorized excavation, or looting of archaeological sites and actively
discourage commercialism in archaeological artifacts.
BENEFITS
The IAAA holds its annual meeting each April
and participates in an annual Workshop on Illinois Archaeology each November
with the Illinois Archaeological Survey (an organization of research and
professional archaeologists). Meeting dates and locations are published in
Illinois Antiquity.
Local chapter meetings, annual statewide
meetings and workshops, and publications of the IAAA all provide forums for the
exchange of ideas and information, identification of artifacts, descriptions of
archaeological techniques and goals, discussions of current research, and
sources for further reading and study. Many meetings feature presentations by
scholars knowledgeable in archaeology, ethnology, and history. People with all
levels of interest, knowledge, and commitment can benefit from membership.
Members of IAAA receive
Illinois Antiquity
quarterly and an
occasional journal,
Rediscovery.
Membership in IAAA can be at-large or through one of our local chapters.
Members-at-large should pay their dues directly to the IAAA Treasurer. Chapter
members should pay both state and local dues to their chapter treasurer.
The IAAA produced a one of a kind publication
entitled Places of the Past, Illinois Archaeological Sites and Exhibits (POP).
POP is a guidebook to Illinois archaeological sites and places throughout the
state where you may view exhibits of archaeological material. POP may be ordered
from Alice Berkson, Editor, Illinois Antiquity, 904 Mayfair Road, Champaign, IL,
61821, berksonalice@insightbb.com
or (217) 398-1952 FAX.
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