Essays on archaeological methods : proceedings of a conference held under auspices of the Viking Fund

James B. Griffin edited this collection of essays, written by leading archaeologists of the time, on best practices for field and laboratory work. The hope was to improve the practice of archaeology and stimulate further research. Contributions by Albert C. Spaulding, Junius Bird, Frederick R. Matson, and others. Contents Introduction by James B. Griffin Recent Advances in Surveying Techniques and Their Application to Archaeology by Albert C. Spaulding The Use of Earth-moving Machinery in Archaeological Excavations by Waldo R. Wedel Collaboration among Scientific Fields with Special Reference to Archaeology by Frederick Johnson Recent Developments in the Treatment of Archaeological Textiles by Junius Bird Principles in the Conservation of Mural Paintings by Rutherford J. Gettens Chemical Analysis of Fossil Bone by Sherburne F. Cook Metallurgical Analyses and Their Aid to Archaeology by William C. Root Applications of X Ray to Archaeology by Paul F. Titterington Carbon14 Dating by Donald Collier Ceramic Technology as an Aid to Cultural Interpretation - Techniques and Problems by Frederick R. Matson The Use of Mathematical Formulations in Archaeological Analysis by George W. Brainerd The Use of IBM Machines in Analyzing Anthropological Data by Frederick P. Thieme Final Session Participants Selected Bibliography