essay

The formative transition in Virginia

late archaic and early woodland research in virginia : a synthesis (23) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 1-88

By: Mouer, L. Daniel.

Abstract
'The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary and overview of the Late Archaic, Transitional, and Early Woodland periods in Virginia …' (page 3). Mouer discusses the Early Woodland sites from different parts of the state and describes the various cultures or complexes, such as Marcey Creek, Accokeek, and Seldon Island, and their artifacts (lithics, ceramics, ornaments, and features). The Early Woodland section is broken into projects before and after 1970. Mouer also describes land use, such as who was using or not using which parts of the state and when. He writes about the changes that occurred from the Late Archaic through the Transitional period and through the Early Woodland, but only the materials that pertain to the Early Woodland were indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) subjects.
Subjects
Identification
Reviews and critiques
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Location
Land use
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Settlement patterns
Weapons
Utensils
Chronologies and culture sequences
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Eastern Early Woodland
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2005
Field Date
1978-1981
Coverage Date
Early Woodland; 3200 BP-2500 BP (1200 B.C.-500 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Virginia, United States
Notes
L. Daniel Mouer
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy (Grant #5-29829-91-B)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-88)
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities