Theses and Dissertations Collection

The analysis of the lithic debitage assemblages recovered from archaeological sites has become an important tool for determining past lifeways and behaviors. Lithic debitage enters into the archaeological record where the manufacturing behavior occurred and is therefore a good indicator of spatial use patterns. The analysis of the debitage assemblage from the Kelly Forks Work Center Site found the spatial and temporal patterns are consistent with what is to be expected from a prehistoric seasonal hunting camp with no local source of quality lithic materials. The methods of analyses used a combination of both multivariate aggregate analysis and application load typological analysis. This combined approach was statistically analyzed and it was determined that a correlation exists between these two methodologies. The comprehensive data generated from this research is also intended to be used as a comparative collection and promote further research into this assemblage.