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OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY
The Archaeological Society of Ohio is organized to discover and conserve
archaeological sites and material within the State of Ohio, to seek and
promote a better understanding among students and collectors of
archaeological material, professional and non-professional, including
individuals, museums, institutions of learning and to disseminate knowledge
on the subject of archaeology. Membership in the ASO shall be open to any
person of good character interested in archaeology or the collecting of
American Indian artifacts, upon acceptance of written application and
payment of dues.
ASO PROFILE
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The Society originated in 1942 when a small group of amateur and
professional archaeologists and artifact collectors founded the Ohio
Indian Relic Collectors Society.
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The Archaeological Society of Ohio as it is now known, is the
largest state archaeological society in the United States, with a
membership exceeding 2500 men and women from all walks of life.
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Every member, including many public and university libraries,
receives the quarterly publication the Ohio Archaeologist,
edited by Robert N. Converse. This magazine is recognized as one of the
finest in its field. Well-illustrated articles written by professional
and amateur archaeologists and artifact collectors cover a wide variety
of topics.
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The ASO also publishes several books on artifact identification and
on the Glacial Kame Indians, all written by Robert N. Converse. The ASO
holds public meetings in Columbus in January, March, May (the annual
meeting) and November. Members display their collections and speakers
provide varied programs; frequently books on archaeology are available
for sale.
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During the summer months, the ASO sponsors several informal picnic
meetings in various parts of the state which are hosted by local ASO
chapters. These groups generally meet each month to provide an
opportunity for individuals to become better acquainted with each other
and with the archaeology of their own regions.
To find out if there is a chapter in your area please visit ASO
Chapters. If you need to contact one of our officers or trustees then
visit
ASO
Officers.
Are interested in learning more about Ohio's rich archaeological
heritage? Then we invite you to join our Society. Please visit To
Join if you would like to be taken to the membership application to join
the ASO If you have any questions please contact the ASO's business office.
The 2008 ASO Fall meeting will be on the following date:
November 9, 2008
Our speaker will be Dr. Kevin Schwarz. He will be speaking on recent
investigations of prehistoric sites in Ohio's unique ecological zones.
Our theme will be triangles.
IN
MEMORIAM
Jess Weber at his home doing what he loved to do, studying
prehistoric artifacts.
It is with great sadness that I write of
the passing of longtime ASO member Jess Weber which occurred on January 18,
2008. Jess was born on February 2, 1932. As a child he followed along behind
his father while he plowed looking for artifacts and a lifelong passion
began. Jess Weber was a devoted husband for 56 years to his wife Laura and a
devoted father and grandfather to his 2 daughters and three grandsons.
He served in the military with honorable
service during the Korean War time years from 1954-56. After military
service he began working part-time as a cattle farmer in Liberty Township,
Guernsey County and also worked full-time for 30 years for Columbia Gas
having retired in 1987. After retirement Jess began doing what he truly
loved to do, and that was collecting artifacts. I can personally attest to
Jess Weber’s love of attending auctions and collecting.
I first met Jess at an estate auction in
Tuscarawas County back in 2001. Jess and I got into a bidding competition
with one another over two fine stone artifacts. I did acquire one and Jess
got the other. Jess was a stubborn bidder when it came to artifacts, but
that was also where it stopped.
After the auction was over Jess and I began
talking and we soon discovered a true shared interest and passion for
collecting artifacts. Jess, like me and so many members of the ASO, was a
true student of prehistory. He was always willing to share his knowledge of
artifacts and would ask questions when he didn’t know. He was the kind of
member that the ASO is proud to have had and will be sorely missed by all of
us who knew him.
Steven Carpenter
ASO Webmaster
If you would like to see pictures from our
last meeting visit ASO
Meetings.
Location: Aladdin Shrine Temple
3850 Steltzer Rd.
Columbus, Ohio.
Click here for Map.
Telephone: 1-800-736-7815
Postal Address: ASO Business Manager
6478 Winchester Blvd.
Suite 120
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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