John:

Dr. Brackett and I were doing some research on the Benjamin Foxen adobe near
Santa Maria and found a relatively intact, early, Mexican era adobe from the
1830's, the Dana Adobe that is still being lived in and is open to the
public as a museum.  It MAY have been excavated or have a collection of
Native American artifacts that will assist you in your research.  I would
contact the Santa Maria Historical Society.

Good Luck and see you at SHA or SCA!

Rich Lundin, WRI

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Subject: Mexican Period adobes

Greetings:
 
I am doing research on Mexican Period adobes in California.  I am interested
in obtaining references on Native American assemblages associated with the
occupation of privately owned adobe structures during that period and in
California. The objective of the study is to assess the variation of Native
American traditions (tool kits) into the Mexican Period.  I am confining my
research to non-mission structures and sites and those outside of cities and
towns.  Obviously some sites may span several time periods and I will leave
it to your judgement as to whether to include it or not. 
 
I am grateful for any assistance you may offer.


John M. Foster, RPA Greenwood and Associates Greenwood-Associates.com
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