Colorado Scientific Society Proceedings (Journal): Prehistoric Cultures of the Cimarron Valley, Northeastern New Mexico and Western Oklahoma (Pamphlet)

Description

Author: Renaud, E. B. (Etienne Bernardeau) (1880-1973)

Publisher: Colorado Scientific Society (Denver, CO)

Pub Date: 1930

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair.  Stapled binding tight but wearing.  I’m not sure if this is missing paper covers.  No bends, folds.  Previous owner’s signature on upper front (cover) corner.  One smudge to upper front cover edge.  Upper front cover corner at spine head has an approx. 1/8″ split.  Lower front cover corner at spine foot has an approx. 1½” split.  Foxing to front spine edge.  Wear to edges of pages 127-130.

Notes: Volume 12, No. 5.  Pamphlet.  Publication of a paper presented to the CSS, January 1930.  Exploration of caves and rockshelters (described as “fumaroles”) in the panhandle of Oklahoma and northeast New Mexico.  Renaud was looking for evidence associated with Folsom Man, but found materials that could be associated with early Basketmaker.  Lots of stone, some early basketry/sandals, evidence of maize growing.  From the library of Joe Ben Wheat, his signature on cover.