About
The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society was founded in 1916. It is a nonprofit, educational organization affiliated with the Arizona State Museum.
Objectives
1
to encourage scholarly pursuits into the history and anthropology of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico;
2
to encourage preservation of archaeological sites and historical properties;
3
to encourage the scientific and legal gathering of cultural information and materials;
4
to publish the results of these investigations;
5
to aid in the functions of the Arizona State Museum; and
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to provide educational opportunities through lectures, field trips and other activities.
Our Activities
Activities announced monthly in the newsletter, Glyphs, provide educational and social opportunities to explore these interests. The Society’s quarterly journal, Kiva, publishes original research in southwestern anthropology and history and is an internationally recognized professional journal.
Code of Conduct and Bylaws
AAHS considers the following to be contrary to the Society’s objectives and enjoins its members, as a condition of membership, to abstain from the following:
- the practice of collecting and dealing in archaeological materials for personal gain;
- the excavation of archaeological sites or historic properties without permit or permission; and
- the unlawful or unethical acquisition of archaeological or ethnographic materials.
You may also wish to download the AAHS Bylaws (pdf)
Officers
Directors
Samuel Fayuant
Jeff Jones
Daniel Montoya
Stanley Ponczek
Ric Shorrock
Ken Zoll
Emily Jonsson
Student Representative
Editors
Robert Stokes
Kiva: Book Editor
ContactDepartment of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology ENMU Sta. 53, 1500 S Avenue K Portales, NM 88130
Committee Chairs
Membership
Membership is open to all persons who are interested in the prehistory and history of Arizona and the Southwest and who support the aims of the Society.
All members receive discounts on Society field trips and classes. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Members also receive on-line access to Kiva and the opportunity to subscribe to JSTOR at half-price through their JPASS program.
