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]
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