Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983

Summary

This collection is referred to as “Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983.” This name is consistent throughout the finding aid, the file folders, and the box labels. The extent of this collection measures twelve (12.0) linear inches.

The investigation was originally stored in an acidic cardboard box sealed with tape with other investigations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Strom Thurmond Lake subject property. Field and analysis forms, site maps and drawings, field notebooks, photographic prints and negatives, nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places, documents associated with background research, and report drafts are included in the collection. The final report was located through inter-library loan. The report was transferred digitally to the VCP laboratory, printed on acid-free paper, and added to the collection. The final report is titled “An Archaeological Study of the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract” and contains a single volume designated “Volume I.” No additional volumes were located.

The collection arrived in good overall condition and required minimal cleaning and mending. Any wrinkles were smoothed using a bone tool and minor tears were mended with acid-free tissue mending tape. Six oversized maps are included in the document collection. These documents were removed to oversized storage, scanned, and assigned separate scanned asset numbers for tracking purposes. Unbound field notebooks (Folders 3/1, 4/1, and 5/1) were placed in archival plastic bags to keep documents separated. Each plastic bag was punctured to prevent the development of a microclimate.

The original order of the photographic material (prints and negatives) was maintained. Descriptions of the content of the photographs were included on the back of the photographs along with the associated negative number. Scanned asset descriptions for photographs are derived from the descriptions provided on the back of the photographs. The date for each photograph was derived from the entry on the photographic inventory (scanned asset 2025_0053), which corresponds with the negative number and image description provided on the back of the photographs. In several instances, the site number included on the photo board within the photograph differed from the site number included on the label on the back of the photograph. When the accurate site number could be determined based on the content of the photograph and by referencing the photographic inventory, only the accurate site number was included in the scanned asset key. If the accurate site number could not be determined, all site numbers were included in the database entry for that scanned asset. In addition, site numbers 38MC70, 38MC74, 38MC75, and 38MC78 were identified in the photographs and are recorded in the scanned asset key and initial data collection sheet; however, these site numbers were not included in the final report. It is unclear if incorrect site numbers were reported or if additional material not associated with the final report is included in this document collection. All photographic material was removed to photographic storage, scanned, and assigned separate scanned asset numbers for tracking purposes.

Throughout the collection, sites are referred to by both temporary site numbers and Smithsonian trinomial site numbers. Table 1 of the final report (scanned asset 2025-0051) provides the Smithsonian trinomial site numbers and their associated temporary site numbers. When the temporary site number was provided within a document or photograph, the temporary site number was included in the Provenience field and the corresponding trinomial site number was included in the Site # field of the Scanned Asset Key in the database.

The digital materials in this collection were processed by the Veterans Curation Program (VCP), and include archival photographs, finding aid, original investigation reports, oversized material spreadsheet, photographic material spreadsheet, and scanned asset key. Additional digital materials held by the VCP include the document folder listing, initial data collection, notes, oversized document labels, photographic material labels, and records removal sheets. For additional information on these materials, refer to the finding aid.

Cite this Record

Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983. ( tDAR id: 439353) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8862K94

Spatial Coverage

min long: -82.657; min lat: 33.644 ; max long: -81.926; max lat: 34.078 ;

Record Identifiers

Contract No.(s): DACW21-83-C-0049

Notes

General Note: The digital materials in this collection were processed by the Veterans Curation Program (VCP), and include archival photographs, finding aid, original investigation reports, oversized material spreadsheet, photographic material spreadsheet, and scanned asset key. Additional digital materials held by the VCP include the document folder listing, initial data collection, notes, oversized document labels, photographic material labels, and records removal sheets. For additional information on these materials, refer to the finding aid.

Source Collections

Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 collection stored at US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District.

Resources Inside this Project (Viewing 1-49 of 49)

Documents

  1. An Archaeological Study of the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract, Volume 1, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (1984)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Lesley M. Drucker. Ronald W. Anthony.

    A cultural resources inventory study of over 2,300 acres within the interriverine Piedmont of South Carolina (Clarks Hill Like) was conducted for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. The focus of this study was a federal land surplus tract within the lower Little River - Buffalo Creek drainage area. Field survey located 108 previously unrecorded sites, including prehistoric campsites, late historic (19th/early 20th century) homesteads, 19th century cemeteries, and historic...

  2. An Archaeological Study of the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract, Volume 2, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (1984)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Lesley M. Drucker. Ronald W. Anthony.

    A cultural resources inventory study of over 2,300 acres within the interriverine Piedmont of South Carolina (Clarks Hill Like) was conducted for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. The focus of this study was a federal land surplus tract within the lower Little River - Buffalo Creek drainage area. Field survey located 108 previously unrecorded sites, including prehistoric campsites, late historic (19th/early 20th century) homesteads, 19th century cemeteries, and historic...

  3. Finding Aid, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (2015)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Andrew Pedry. Michelle Young.

    This collection is referred to as “Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983.” This name is consistent throughout the finding aid, the file folders, and the box labels. The extent of this collection measures twelve (12.0) linear inches. The investigation was originally stored in an acidic cardboard box sealed with tape with other investigations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Strom Thurmond Lake subject property. Field and analysis forms, site maps...

Images

  1. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0054a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, dressed granite footing stones near N0 E60, looking southwest; September 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  2. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0055a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, site CS-18, looking southwest; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  3. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0056a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, site CS-18, looking southwest, with greater contrast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  4. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0058a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Pile F, cleaned rubble feature, looking northeast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  5. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0059a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Rock Pile A, in excavation, looking northwest; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  6. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0061a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Trench C (Pile C), looking northwest; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  7. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0063a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Test Unit 1, East Wall, looking east; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  8. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0066a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Test Unit 2 work shot (Smith and Jackson), looking southeast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  9. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0068a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Test Unit 4, North Wall, looking north, less focus; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  10. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0070a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Test Unit 1, East Wall, looking east; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  11. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0071a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, rock-lined depression at site GS-8, looking southwest, diffferent angle; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  12. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0072a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, rock-lined depression at site GS-8, looking southwest, more contrast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  13. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0073a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, rock-lined depression at site GS-8, looking southwest, different angle, less contrast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  14. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0074a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, well depression at site GS-8, looking southwest; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  15. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0075a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, live oaks in field area of site GS-8 (features are behind Ronald Anthony), looking east; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  16. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0076a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, rock-lined depression at site GS-8, looking southwest, different angle, slightly less contrast; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  17. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0077a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, trash barrel in live oak tree in site GS-8, looking north; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  18. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0078a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, trash barrel in live oak tree in site GS-8, looking north; May 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  19. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0079a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, grid set-up for systematic surface collection, looking northwest, view 2; August 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  20. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0080a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, grid set-up for systematic surface collection, looking northwest, view 3; August 1983 during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  21. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0081a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick well, looking south during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  22. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0082a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick well, looking south, closer view during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  23. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0083a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, interior of well, looking south during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  24. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0084a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, chimney mound, looking north during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  25. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0085a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, chimney mound, looking north, duplicate, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  26. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0086a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick well, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  27. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0087a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick well, more foliage, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  28. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0088a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, interior of well, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  29. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0089a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, crew setting up grid, looking southeast, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  30. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0090a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, crew setting up grid, looking southeast, different angle; September 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  31. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0091a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, crew setting up grid, looking east; September 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  32. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0092a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, Susan Jackson excavating Test Unit W-5 (1/2 m x 1/2 m), looking east; September 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  33. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0093a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, excavation of Test Unit SW-12, looking southwest; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  34. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0094a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, excavation of Test Unit SW-12, looking southwest, different view; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  35. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0095a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, final photo profile of Test Unit N-12, West Wall, looking west; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  36. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0096a (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, auguring of probable well depression, looking southeast; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  37. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0097 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  38. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0098 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk, surrounding area; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  39. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0099 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk, different angle; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  40. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0100 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk, more contrast; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  41. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0101 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk, portrait view; 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  42. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0102 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, excavation of brick walk; 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

  43. Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983, Archival Photograph, 2025-0103 (1983)
    IMAGE Veterans Curation Program.

    Black and white photograph, brick walk, different angle, surrounding area; August 1983, during the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 archaeological investigation in the Clarks Hill Lake area, in McCormick County, South Carolina.

Datasets

  1. Oversized Material Spreadsheet, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (2015)
    DATASET Veterans Curation Program.

    This is the oversized material spreadsheet for the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 collection.

  2. Photographic Material Spreadsheet, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (2015)
    DATASET Veterans Curation Program.

    This is the photographic materials spreadsheet for the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 collection.

  3. Scanned Asset Key, Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 (2015)
    DATASET Andrew Pedry.

    This is the scanned asset key for the Little River-Buffalo Creek Special Land Disposal Tract 1983 collection stored at US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District.