Society for American Archaeology
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The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is a professional association for the archaeology of the Americas. It was founded in 1934 and its headquarters are in based in Washington, D.C. As of 2019[update], it has 7,500 members.[1] Its current president is Deborah L. Nichols.[2] Notable past presidents include Dean R. Snow.[3]
Established | January 1, 1932; 92 years ago (1932-01-01) |
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Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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The mission statement of the SAA is to expand understanding and appreciation of humanity's past as achieved through systematic investigation of the archaeological record; promote research, stewardship of archaeological resources, public and professional education, and the dissemination of knowledge; and serve the public interest.[4] It organizes a major academic conference every year and publishes several journals, including American Antiquity.