Society for American Archaeology

Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1932; 92 years ago (1932-01-01)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location

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, it has 7,500 members.[1] Its current president is Deborah L. Nichols.[2] Notable past presidents include Dean R. Snow.[3]

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.

  1. ^ "About SAA". Society for American Archaeology. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Board of Directors". Society for American Archaeology. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Dean Snow, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology". Penn States College of the Liberal Arts. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Mission & Goals". Society for American Archaeology. Retrieved April 15, 2019.