Preclassic, Classic, and Postclassic periods (Temporal Keyword)
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This file contains data on ceramic balls (usually whole or major part) collected during survey. Data from clay balls observed but not collected have not yet been added to the file. These artifacts are thought to have been used in construction.
Ceramic disks from the PALM project (2012)
This file contains information on perforated and non-perforated ceramic disks from the PALM project survey and excavation.
Ceramic wheels from PALM survey (2012)
This file contains information about ceramic wheels (for wheeled "toys") from PALM survey.
Chert and obsidian bifacial tool attributes, definitions used by AJ Vonarx (2012)
This file lists and defines the attributes used by AJ Vonarx in coding obsidian and chert bifacial tools from PALM survey. This file is only partially complete at the time of upload.
Chert artifacts from PALM 1 (2012)
This dataset records information about chert artifacts recovered during PALM 1 (1984-1989).
Chert artifacts from PALM 2 survey (2012)
This file contains information on chert artifacts recovered during PALM 2 survey (1998-2002).
Chert tool attributes, PALM project (2012)
This file contains chert tool attributes recorded by A.J. Vonarx for her University of Arizona Master's thesis research.
Feature information from PALM survey through 2002 (2012)
This excel file contains information about the archaeological features recorded in survey from 1986 to 2002. The variables are described in a separate document: mcolvars.doc. A collection number is based on the feature number. Any additional collection from a feature was given a separate number, normally in the 900s.
Feature variables for PALM survey, definitions (2012)
This document file describes the variables in the mndallto02.xls file.
Figurines from PALM survey (2012)
This file contains tallies of figurines according to feature number or Isolated Find (IF) number. The figurine classification is described in the figurine codebook. Note that if the figurine was an IF, the collection/feature number is entered as missing data (all 9s).
Ground stone artifacts from PALM survey (2012)
This file tabulates ground stone artifacts from PALM survey, excluding Isolated Finds (IFs).
Miscellaneous Ceramic Artifacts from PALM survey (2012)
This file records ceramic artifacts other than vessels. The artifacts derive from survey and the feature number of the collection is indicated.
Non-rim sherds from PALM survey features (2012)
Non-rim sherds are entered according to feature number of the collection and pottery classification category. While all rims were collected, non-rims were collected only if decorated or showing unusual form information, such as supports, handles, or appliques.
Obsidian and chert, guide to files (2012)
This excel file lists obsidian and chert files with basic data, along with comments about contents.
Obsidian bifaces points from PALM 2 (2012)
This file contains information relating to obsidian biface points (code 61) from PALM 2 survey. Data were recorded by A.J. Vonarx, but variable documentation is not written.
Obsidian classification variables and related information (2012)
This file consists mainly of information recorded by Lynette Heller concerning the variables employed in obsidian analysis, with later clarifications by Barbara Stark. It included two addenda, one by Lynette Heller grouping codes according to production technology, and the other noting some special circumstances affecting a few obsidian collections. The obsidian files from PALM 1 and PALM2 are not constructed the same way (PALM 2 is non-relational), and the obsidian coding is not thoroughly...
Obsidian core data from PALM 1 excavation (2012)
Lynette Heller recorded these data for obsidian cores from Palm 1 excavations in 1987.
Obsidian core data from PALM 1 survey (2012)
These data for obsidian cores were recorded by Lynette Heller, for cores from PALM 1 survey. PALM 2 core data were recorded, but not entered into a database. .
Obsidian cortex occurrencees on PALM 1 survey obsidian (2012)
Lynette Heller recorded these cortex occurrences for PALM 1 survey obsidian.
Obsidian cortex occurrences on excavated obsidian from PALM 1 (2012)
Lynette Heller recorded occurrences of cortex on excavated obsidian from 1987 excavations in this file.
Obsidian from feature 1756, Palm 2 recollection and reanalysis (2012)
Obsidian from feature 1756, first recorded during Palm 1, was analyzed by Lynette Heller following recollection of the mound during Palm 2. The file is non-relational. The reanalysis uses Palm 2 variables. The Palm 1 collection and analysis is in a separate file.
Obsidian from Palm 1 excavations, form 1 (2012)
Obsidian from the 1987 Palm excavations, variables recorded in form 1 by Lynette Heller.
Obsidian from Palm 1 excavations, form 2 (2012)
Obsidian from Palm 1 excavations was recorded by Lynette Heller, variables from form 2.
Obsidian from Palm 1 excavations, form 3 (2012)
Obsidian was recorded by Lynette Heller for 1987 excavations, variables in form 3.
Obsidian from Palm 1 excavations, form 4 (2012)
Obsidian from 1987 excavations was recorded by Lynette Heller, variables on form 4.