Archaeological Editor Honored
One group of dedicated colleagues, who frequently go unrecognized, are
the editors of scholarly journals, newsletters, and book-monograph series.
Their contribution is basic to all scholarship. Ronald L. Michael (California
University of Pennsylvania) has been nationally acknowledged for what may well
be a record in editorship. At its 31st Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, the
Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA), presented Michael with the Carol V.
Ruppé Distinguished Service Award. The award, which honors exceptional
service to SHA, was given to Michael for his two decades of service as the
editor of the society's journal, Historical Archaeology. Information on
his life and editorial career was provided at the annual banquet by SHA
Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie H. Rodeffer and the plaque was formally presented
to Michael by SHA President Henry Miller. During his editorship (1978-present),
Michael moved the journal from an annual to a quarterly publication of
international standing. He also previously edited Northeast Historical
Archaeology (1976-1977) and the Pennsylvania Archaeologist
(1972-1994). Michael continues to serve as the editor of Historical
Archaeology.