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The distribution of geologic and artifact obsidian from the Silver Lake/Sycan Marsh geochemical source group, South-Central Oregon

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Thatcher, Jennifer J.

Abstract:

Geochemical characterization methods are commonly used in the reconstruction of prehistoric raw material use and procurement systems. Trace element studies of lithic source material and artifacts, specifically those made of obsidian, can reveal important information about the environmental and cultural factors which influence the prehistoric distribution of raw material. The...

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Masters Thesis

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Jennifer J. Thatcher for the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Anthropology