The Wandering Stanfield	by Rod Price
Central States Archaeological Societies 2021 April Journal	East Peoria, Illinois

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My father, Evan Price, was given a large 400+ artifact collection in the later 1920s. The bulk of the collection was common and reworked pieces; the exception was a beautiful second stage 6 ¾” long Stanfield knife. In 1930, the collection was photographed by the University of Chicago as part of their research in Fulton County, Illinois, for publication in their book report, “Rediscovering Illinois.” My father later sold the collection in 1935 to dealer Raymond Long. Later on, my father spoke of that Stanfield and mentioned that he regretted ever selling it.

Fast forward to 1959, when I took a phone call from Raymond Long. He stated, “I think .....

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