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"Life is a wonderful thing to talk about, or to read about in history books - but it is terrible when one has to live it."

—Jean Anouilh (1910-87) French playwright

 
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Dennis Jenkins' Obsidian

What All Ages
When September 10, 2008
from 07:00 pm to 08:35 pm
Where Lake County Library
Contact Name Amy Hutchinson
Contact Email library@co.lake.or.us
Contact Phone 541-947-6019
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History through the Volcanic Glass Window

Flows of obsidian, a natural glass produced by many volcanoes in Oregon, contain a unique chemical signature that enables archaeologists to trace artifacts back to the volcano of origin. Obsidian is also an unstable mineral that produces a “hydration clock” that tells the age of each artifact and flake.

 

Obsidian artifacts yield a treasure-trove of information about prehistoric ways of life and the development of sociopolitical areas in central Oregon across fifteen thousand years of prehistory. Archaeologist Dennis Jenkins presents a fascinating look at the trail of information left by this beautiful volcanic glass.

 

Lake County Libraries are pleased to host this Oregon Chautauqua from the Oregon Council for the Humanities. OCH is an independent, nonprofit
Location & Hours

Lake County Library
513 Center St
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6019

Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8:30am-6pm
Tue: 8:30am-9pm
Sat: 12 noon - 4pm
Closed Sundays

Branches:
Christmas Valley - 541-576-2336
Silver Lake Branch - 541-576-2146
Paisley OR Branch  -  541-943-3911

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