The Missouri Archaeologist, Volume 34, No. 1 and 2, December 1972

This double issue of The Missouri Archaeologist from December 1972 presents a focused collection of field reports and analytical studies documenting archaeological investigations across Missouri sites, alongside a specialized examination of clay pipe manufacturing in the Pamplin region of Virginia. The research captures a pivotal moment in American archaeological methodology, blending traditional excavation techniques with emerging analytical approaches. For scholars and enthusiasts of American frontier history, the volume offers concrete data on settlement patterns and industrial archaeology, while the detailed treatment of clay pipe production illuminates an overlooked aspect of 19th-century Appalachian economy. The work remains valuable for its primary source documentation, providing site drawings, artifact analyses, and stratigraphic profiles that continue to inform contemporary understanding of Missouri's archaeological landscape.