What a great idea. I have often wondered how the work I do in WA compares to
CRM work in America. I will be buying one.

For those who are interested in work in Australia and New Zealand ASHA put
out some bibliographies of reports available from various sources. Not as
convenient as a CD-ROM but you get hardback reports for your library
eventually. It was a while ago now though. It's probably time we thought
about doing it again.

-----Original Message-----
From: Wittkofski, J. Mark <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2001 3:00
Subject: New Archaeological Research Publications


>Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announces the publication of
>Preserving Virginia's Archaeology: Prehistoric and Historic Research.  This
>two-volume set of CD-ROMs contains 17 technical reports of archaeological
>research conducted by the College of William and Mary Center for
>Archaeological Research from 1988-2000 for the Virginia Department of
>Transportation.
>
>Developed as two volumes, one contains nine prehistoric research studies
>while the other contains eight reports with an emphasis on historic-period
>occupations.  Each report in the CD includes its full original text,
>graphics, and artifact inventories.
>
>The Commonwealth of Virginia's rich archaeological heritage has been a
>particular focus of VDOT's environmental programs for more than a
>quarter-century.  VDOT's archaeological efforts represent the single
largest
>contribution by any public agency or organization in the Commonwealth
toward
>furthering the archaeological understanding of Virginia's prehistoric and
>historic past.  This collection of contributions is one way for VDOT to
>better ensure that the results of archaeological research conducted for
>public transportation projects are disseminated to the public - the
ultimate
>sponsors of archaeological research by public agencies.
>
>Two recurrent themes appear in several of the reports.  Among those
>pertaining directly to prehistoric occupations, no less than seven detail
>findings at small, limited activity sites.  These studies have allowed for
>the definition of more precise criteria for the evaluation and topics for
>productive research.  A common thread in four of the historic-period
project
>reports concerns 19th-century farmsteads.  The findings from these
>investigations throughout Virginia will enable other researchers to further
>advance meaningful concepts toward the management of similar cultural
>resources.
>
>Users of these CD-ROM collections will find the reports can be conveniently
>read from a desktop computer, and portions can be printed as needed.  All
of
>the reports are in the portable document format (PDF).
>
>The CDs can be purchased individually or as a set.  Prices in U.S. funds
are
>as follows:
>
>One CD, Historic or Prehistoric: $9.14 each includes shipping and handling
>
>Two CDs, (One Historic and One Prehistoric): $16.59/set includes shipping
>and handling
>
>Please send Checks or Money Orders only, made payable to the "Treasurer of
>Virginia" to:
>
>Virginia Department of Transportation
>c/o Cash Receipts Section, Fiscal Division
>1201 East Broad Street
>Richmond, Virginia 23219-2000
>
>For further details, please contact Mr. Tony Opperman, Preservation Program
>Manager at [log in to unmask]
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>