A few points left to me by a good friend.

[Son]

Years ago, had an artifact display room. Not anymore. Never know who might come visit, and sometimes bring friends with em. When some disappeared, my collection went into a safe. Now only field grade stays out and around my den. Believe this photo was in 83.

 

[Son]

Some only keep the best, most perfect. My study of point typology since the 60's didn't allow that. Instead, my collection compromised of everything found. The best, brokes. rejects, reworks, association in sites etc. Many years in the dirt, on the surface and digging can give one an education if they're paying attention. Here is some stuff from a Florida late archaic site. A site where Citrus points were the most common. A fine citrus is posted to show how the makers probably wanted most to turn out.

 

[Son]

In the 1980's, I published a couple field guides, didn't take long to get rid of em. Sold them at my cost of printing. The old dot matrix method. Never had then reprinted.

 

[Son]

Been at this hobby, and learning ever since the mid 1950's. Have written many articles for journals, newspapers and have done many programs for schools, Boy Scouts, libraries and college classes. For Florida typology, I use Bullen's publishing, revised 1975, and others published prior to 1990. Point typology for the lower Southeast is my favorite task. Nobody can call all of them correct, but experience helps get most of them right.

 

[Son]

Was lucky to collect such a frame of artifacts when going out to Ark in March, three years in a row. Last year was 83 I believe.

 

[Son]

If you've been looking, and walk up on a point like this. You know the feeling.

 

[Son]

Had stopped the truck and got out to answer the cell phone. Service isn't too great in our woods. While talking noticed something white out in the cut over. Kirk

 

[Son]

Guess I had better stop before I have everybody out hunting points.

 

[Mauser]

No words can describe your collection sir. It's truly amazing!! Thank you for sharing. I've seen a few good collections but none so far can compare to yours. I'm coming to a show when y'all finally get to have one. I'm not far from you l,we live in calhoun co.

 

[ghadarits]

Thanks for sharing Son. I always enjoy seeing your post’s.

 

[ghadarits]

In about 9 states, I've walked a few miles looking for pointed rocks. Here is a Hernando in Miller Co. Ga.

I see you use a stick for flipping and confirmation before actually bending over as I do.

 

[Son]

I see you use a stick for flipping and confirmation before actually bending over as I do.

The stick is multipurpose. For flipping chips, moving briars aside, keeping balance and a stick is a great weapon for many purposes.

 

[Son]

I would love to a copy of that I bet it a great guide to have..

I kept a couple copies of each, not letting them go. Last copy seen out in public was in Homosassa Fl back in the 90's, in an antique shop. Lady had me sign it. Apparently in a collection she had bought.
Each publishing had a mistake or two, that's when I was first into publishing, and learned. It's best to have someone as knowledgeable to edit and check your work.

 

[Son]

I've been very fortunate to have had and still have many friends with loads of in the dirt experience. We older collectors were picking up points before it was thought "Cool". In fact back in the day, some would ask why we spent so much time looking for rocks, even if it was arrowheads? Nobody ask that now.

 

[fishfryer]

I've been very fortunate to have had and still have many friends with loads of in the dirt experience. We older collectors were picking up points before it was thought "Cool". In fact back in the day, some would ask why we spent so much time looking for rocks, even if it was arrowheads? Nobody ask that now.

You must surely have one of the most extensive collections owned by an individual. Do you agree with this? Thank you for giving us a peek.

 

[Son]

You must surely have one of the most extensive collections owned by an individual. Do you agree with this? Thank you for giving us a peek.

Actually, My collection is small compared to some I know about. The reason we don't hear about them is. Some collectors are hoarders, they collect and keep it to themselves and very close friends. I've always thought sharing what I find and know is a part of the hobby. Then there are some who see collecting as an investment, or business. I've never thought about value when it comes to my collection. Could have sold the collection many times, but that's not why I collect. I enjoy finding, learning and sharing.

 

[Son]

From a famous Citrus late archaic site in Pasco Co. Fl.

 

[Son]

In a small creek in Ga, I had just picked up a fine bannerstone. Looking around to see if there were a dozen more, spotted this point right in front of me. With a banner and a fine point, was glad to give up snorkeling through junk, aquatic weeds and snakes. I was cold too. Took the two artifacts and went home that day.

 

[Son]

Could be the Bolen type has more variables in shape than any other type.

 

[Son]

My best eggstone, Found associated with Bolen points. Early Archaic Quartz