Michigan Archaeological Society

Misc. News

Harold Thompson, Saginaw Valley Chapter stalwart passed away on December 6, 2009. He was a constant voice for archaeology and did much to enhance the knowledge of the prehistory of the thumb region of Michigan. He held several positions within the Society and we will miss him. Our condolences go out to the family.

Bob Hard, longtime member of the Huron Valley Chapter passed away on Oct. 23, 2007. He was a remarkable man who will truly be missed.

Robert Clunie, longtime member of the Saginaw Valley Chapter of the MAS, passed away on May 26, 2006. On behalf of the Michigan Archaeological Society, we extend our condolences to his family. (Obituary compiled by Jeff Sommer.)

Ron Burk was presented with the Ira Butterfield Award at the Spring Meeting in April 2007

Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Holman passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. At the 2006 Annual Meeting the following resolution was passed unanimously.

A Resolution Submitted To: The Michigan Archaeological Society
Subject: Dr. Margaret B. Holman
Proposed By: Barb Mead, Upper Grand Valley Chapter

The Michigan Archaeological Society Recognizes the many contributions of Dr. Margaret B. Holman to the archaeology of Michigan, to public appreciation for our state’s past; and to the well-being of our organization; and gratefully acknowledges her faithful service to the Michigan Archaeological Society (MAS), including:

Editorship of The Michigan Archaeologist from 1979-1988;
Continued service on the Editorial Board from 1988 on;
Arrangements for rooms, refreshments and equipment for annual meetings and board meetings for many years;
Frequent presence at meetings of the Upper Grand Valley Chapter of the MAS and other MAS events;
and success in revitalizing the Upper Grand Valley Chapter;

and Commends Dr. Holman for her service to the MAS and her contributions to the archaeology of Michigan; and extends condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.

Contributions in her memory may be made to: The Michigan Archeological Society
P.O. Box 359
Saginaw, MI 48606

Larry Dorothy, founding member of the Kalamazoo Chapter of the MAS, passed away on November 6, 2005 as a result of a long illness. On behalf of the Michigan Archaeological Society, we extend our condolences to his family. (Obituary compiled by Margaret Holman and Kathryn Parker.)

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