Bob,

You are right as usual.  The 1967 meeting at SMU consisted of two
components: (1) a committee of about 15 archaeologists identified as having
done significant work at historic sites whose job it was to decide whether
there was enough interest in the profession to establish a society for
historical archaeologists, and (2) a conference where a whole bunch of
people read papers.  Kathleen, along with other graduate students Norma
Hoffricter and Dessamae Lorrain, did a lot of the busy work making local
arrangements for both components.  Kathleen and her husband Bob also hosted
a memorable party for the committee of 15 at a swank Dallas social club.  So
Kathleen began making substantial contributions to historical archaeology
while still a graduate student.

Ed

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Robert L. Schuyler
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:06 PM
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Subject: Kathleen Gilmore receives TX Governor's Award


Yes, congratulations to Kathleen Gilmore. She is not only a pioneer
inside the SHA but if you are a member of the Texas Archaeological
Society (TAS) you read about her accomplishments all the time.

The news items mentioned she was the first woman SHA President. She
was also the first woman to be honored with the J.C. Harrington
Medal. I think she also helped Ed Jelks organize the key January 1967
Dallas founding meeting for the society - Ed, am I right on that?

R.  Schuyler