SOCIETY FOR PENNSYLVANIA

ARCHAEOLOGY

(SPA)

The Society was organized in 1929 to promote the study of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources of Pennsylvania and of neighboring states; to encourage scientific research and to discourage exploration which is unscientific or irresponsible in intent or practice; to promote the conservation of archaeological sites, artifacts, and information; to oppose the manufacture and sale of fraudulent antiquities; to encourage the establishment and maintenance of sources of archaeological information, such as museums, societies, and educational programs, and to promote the dissemination of archaeological knowledge by means of publications and forums; and to foster the exchange of information between the professional and the avocational archaeologists. Membership is on a calendar-year basis and is open to all persons, avocational and professional, who are in agreement with the purpose of the society.