UNM Field School, Teypama Archaeological Site Excavation Records, 1981-1983

University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
MSC01 1050
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
U.S.A.
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Email: dtyink@unm.edu
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Collection Summary

Title UNM Field School, Teypama Archaeological Site Excavation Records
Dates (Inclusive) 1981-1983
Dates (Bulk)
Abstract Excavation records and artifact assemblages from site LA282, Teypama, as recorded by a University of New Mexico (UNM) field school, 1981, along with a preliminary site report, student field notebooks and computer generated data sheets.
Collection Number MMA 1
Size 3 boxes (2.1 linear feet)
Repository Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
Languages English

Biography / History

Excavations at LA282, the Teypama site, were conducted during the summer of 1981 by a UNM archaeological field school. Amy C Earls served as the primary field director with Linda Cordell acting as principle investigator. The excavation was supported by UNM and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The purpose of excavating site LA282 was to assess the extent of vandalism the site had sustained, generate a plan to prevent future vandalism, and determine the nature of interaction between the site’s Piro inhabitants and other contemporary peoples, particularly the Spanish. Further information can be found in the completed site report, titled An Archaeological Assessment of “Las Huertas”, Socorro, New Mexico, authored by Amy Earls and published by the Maxwell Museum.

Arrangement

The collection has been organized into four series: Lab Catalogue Sheets, Weekly Teaching Assistant (TA) Reports, Student Field Notebooks, and Computer Data Sheets.

Scope and Content

The Teypama Archaeological Site Excavation records consist of original handwritten unit records, including artifact catalogue sheets, unit maps, and wall descriptions, computer generated data sheets describing artifact assemblages, hand drawn stratigraphic profiles, student field notebooks, a typed preliminary site report, handwritten and typed weekly TA reports, and carbon copies of surface collections. The material was organized into three series. Series one, Lab Catalogue Sheets, consists of all unit report materials (both originals and those carbon copies bearing corrections or additional information with the corrected copy placed in front), some photocopies of unit reports, surface collection reports, artifact type lists (labeled lithics, ceramics, fauna, macrobotanical, miscellaneous and samples), coding guides for the data sheets in series three, and the preliminary site report. In addition, there is a box of specimen cards detailing excavated artifacts, including x-rays of a copper bead, which is located in box 3A. Box 3A is housed within box 3. This series has a bulk date of 1981, although some handwritten notes are dated to 1982. Series two, TA Weekly Reports, consists of written and typed weekly activity reports from each TA, crew lists, and a small set of handwritten note pages originally stored in the binder with the TA reports. Series two bulk dates to 1981 but the handwritten notes date to 1982 and 1983. Series three consists of student field notebooks. Series four, Computer Data Sheets, consists of oversized computer generated data sheets and hand drawn stratigraphic profiles produced on several data sheets. The data sheets correspond to artifact assemblages and coding guides described in series one. This series dates to 1982, with the stratigraphic profiles undated.

The Teypama site also goes by Teypama Piro Site, Tey'Pa'Ma', Teypana, Old Socorro, and Las Huertas. The site number is LA282. The BLM number is CrNM-02-205.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research by appointment. Please consult the Maxwell Museum Website for the required paperwork.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes.User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws.

Preferred Citation

[Item], [Folder], [Box], UNM Field School, Teypama Archaeological Site Excavation Records, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico

Processing Information

This project was made possible through grants funded by the State of New Mexico and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Separated Material

Objects and artifacts recovered during excavation may be reviewed pending approval of a research request submitted to the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology Curator of Archaeology.

Access Terms

Anthropology - New Mexico

Cordell, Linda S.

Earls, Amy C.

Excavations (Archaeology) - New Mexico - Socorro County

Piro Pueblo Indians - Antiquities

Socorro County (N.M.) - Antiquities

Box/Folder Listing

Lab Catalogue Sheets  1981-1982

Description Container

Teypama Preliminary Report, Amy C Earls,  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.67]
Box 1 Folder 1

Notes on form changes,  1981

[Cat. No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 2

Room 1 Artifact Records, Unit Maps, and Wall Descriptions,  1981

[Cat. No. 93.19.1]
Box 1 Folder 3

Room 1, Test 1 Notes and Photocopies,   1981-1982

[Cat. No. 93.19.1]
Box 1 Folder 4

Unit Map Room 1, Test 2,   1981

[Cat. No. 93.19.1] Photocopy
Box 1 Folder 5

Unit Map Room 1, Test 1 with Note,   1981

[Cat. No. 93.19.1]
Box 1 Folder 6

Room 1 artifact records and unit maps,   1981

[Cat. No. 93.19.1]
Box 1 Folder 7

Room 2 artifact records and unit maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 8

Room 2, Level 6E, Feature F7I1,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 9

Room 2 artifact records and unit maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 10

Room 2, Level 6A, Feature F13I3,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 11

Room 2, Test 1 artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 12

Room 2 Feature list,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 13

Trench 301 (South plaza) artifact records and maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 14

Test 302 (South trash test) artifact records and maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 15

Test 303 (South plaza mound trash tests) artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 16

Test 304 (South plaza mound trash tests) artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 17

Test 305 (South plaza mound trash tests) artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 18

Room 4 artifact records and maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 19

Incomplete form,   undated

[Cat No. 81.51.68A]
Box 1 Folder 20

Surface collection artifact records and maps ,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 21

Test 103 (West trash test) artifact records and map,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 22

Surface collection artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68C]
Box 1 Folder 23

Test 101 (North trash test) artifact records and map,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 24

Test 102 (bulldozer trench) artifact records,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 25

Test 104 (disturbed plaza room fill) artifact records and map,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 26

Room 3 artifact records and maps,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 1 Folder 27

Room 3, Test 1 artifact records  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 2 Folder 1

Room 4 artifact records  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.68B]
Box 2 Folder 2

Fauna lists,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 3

Ceramics lists,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 4

Lithics lists,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 5

Macrobotanical lists,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 6

List of miscellaneous items,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 7

Samples list,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.69]
Box 2 Folder 8

Coding guide for ceramics collection data sheets,   1981 and 1983

[Cat No. 81.51.72A] Corresponds to data sheets in series 3
Box 2 Folder 9

Coding guide for lithics and fauna data sheets,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.72B] Corresponds to data sheets in series 3
Box 2 Folder 10

Map listing,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.73] No maps associated with processed material
Box 2 Folder 11

Specimen Cards  1981

Includes x-rays of copper bead
Box 4A  

Weekly TA Reports  1981-1983

Description Container

Weekly TA reports – Mapping,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.124]
Box 2 Folder 13

Weekly TA reports – Excavation,   1981

[Cat No. 81.51.124]
Box 2 Folder 14

Handwritten notes,   1982-1983

[Cat No. 93.19.1]
Box 2 Folder 15

Student Field Notebooks  1981

Description Container

Student Field Notebook [TEY 01]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70A]
Box 3 Folder 1

Student Field Notebook [TEY 02]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70B]
Box 3 Folder 2

Student Field Notebook [TEY 03]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70C]
Box 3 Folder 3

Student Field Notebook [TEY 04]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70D]
Box 3 Folder 4

Student Field Notebook [TEY 05]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70E]
Box 3 Folder 5

Student Field Notebook [TEY 06]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70F]
Box 3 Folder 6

Student Field Notebook [TEY 07]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70G]
Box 3 Folder 7

Student Field Notebook [TEY 08]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70H]
Box 3 Folder 8

Student Field Notebook [TEY 09]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.70I]
Box 3 Folder 9

Student Field Notebook [TEY 10]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71A]
Box 3 Folder 10

Student Field Notebook [TEY 11]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71B]
Box 3 Folder 11

Student Field Notebook [TEY 12]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71C]
Box 3 Folder 12

Student Field Notebook [TEY 13]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71D]
Box 3 Folder 13

Student Field Notebook [TEY 14]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71E]
Box 3 Folder 14

Student Field Notebook [TEY 15]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71F]
Box 3 Folder 15

Student Field Notebook [TEY 16]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71G]
Box 3 Folder 16

Student Field Notebook [TEY 17]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71H]
Box 3 Folder 17

Student Field Notebook [TEY 18]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.71I]
Box 3 Folder 18

Student Field Notebook [TEY 19] Notebook 1, June 15-24; July 28-29  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.123A]
Box 3 Folder 19

Student Field Notebook [TEY 19] Notebook 2, June 24 - July 7  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.123B]
Box 3 Folder 20

Student Field Notebook [TEY 19] Notebook 3, July 7-27  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.123C]
Box 3 Folder 21

Student Field Notebook (Mapping) [TEY 20]  1981

[Cat No. 81.51.122]
Box 3 Folder 22

Computer Data Sheets  1982

Description Container

Room 1 ceramics data sheets,   1982

[Cat No. 81.51.72A]
Box 4 Folder 1

Room 1 lithics corrected data sheets,   1982

[Cat No. 81.51.72A]
Box 4 Folder 2

Room 1 fauna data sheets,   1982

[Cat No. 93.19.2]
Box 4 Folder 3

Room 1 fauna edited, lithics edited, MRIs, elements by 10 cm levels including identified rodent species,   1982

[Cat No. 93.19.2]
Box 4 Folder 4

Vertical elements,  1982

[Cat No. 93.19.3]
Box 4 Folder 5

Stratigraphic profiles,   undated

[Cat No. 93.19.5]
Box 4 Folder 6