Colorado Rock Art Association, 2009 Call for Papers, Cortez

CRAA is seeking speakers for its annual meeting in Cortez, Colorado, on May 15-17, 2009 (papers to be presented on Saturday, May 16). Paper length may be 10, 15, or 20 minutes (for short field reports to longer research discussions) and should focus on rock art of Colorado or surrounding areas, or related aspects of rock art study in general, ethnoarchaeology, educational programs, or conservation efforts. Particular attention is requested for integration of rock art into other aspects of archaeology, such as regional or site interpretations in which rock art is a part.

Please submit abstracts of 150 words or less by April 15, 2009, to Larry Loendorf LLL@Loendorf.net and John Greer jgreer@GreerServices.com. See http://www.coloradorockart.org for more information.

 

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