Archaeological organizations function in a variety of different ways to promote the message of archaeology to the greater public and to serve the common interests of professional archaeologists. We are launching a series of programs to acquaint the listenership with the role and function of these organizations. Our initial program examines the emergence and significance of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), one of the oldest and most venerated archaeological fraternities in the country. We present an interview with Dr. Paula Lazrus, President of the New York Chapter of the AIA, the
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