Clay Singer , California Archaeologist. Notification of Passing
For those of you who worked in southern California, the name of Clay Singer will undoubtedly ring a bell. Clay passed away lay Wednesday. Kote and Aleqoy will conduct the ceremony at San Simeon Cove (Wm R Hearst Mem. State Beach) on Saturday (Apr. 23rd) in the evening at 5-8 PM. Clay's wife Lynne suggests parking on the road by San Simeon (Sebastian Store) and walking in as the park gate may close at sunset. Clay was active in southern California especially along the coast for some 40 years. Trained under Francois Bordes in France in Lithic technology. MA at UCLA.
Please note that the date for the memorial is incorrect. Clay's memorial will be held on Saturday, March 23rd NOT April 23 as previously indicated
THE PHOTOS ARE FROM NORTHRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER 1981-1984. CLAY SINGER WAS PROFESSOR AT C.S.U.N AND SUPERVISOR OF N.A.R.C.
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
Clay Allen Singer Obituary: View Clay Singer's Obituary by San Luis Obispo Tribune Clay Allen Singer, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend died after a brief illness Wednesday, March 13. 2013, at a local hospital. Clay was born in March 1944 to Manny and Bert Singer. He grew up in Reseda, Calif., and went to college at UC Riverside. He met the love of his life, Lynne Francis, while at Riverside. They were married in 1965 and took turns putting each other through college. Clay managed Evan's Hardware in Santa Monica, Calif., while Lynne earned her teaching credential at UCLA. He earned his BA in 1970 and his master's degree in Anthropology in 1975. Clay was a teacher at Cal State Northridge from 1979 through 1982. He started his own consulting company to do EIRs (Environmental Impact Reports) in 1979. He worked as his own boss until shortly before he died. After having beat lung cancer in 1989, Clay moved the family from Santa Monica to Cambria. He wanted to live where the air was clean and the pace was slower. Clay was a scientist, who specialized in stone tools (lithics) - the manufacturing and the use of such tools. He worked in California, Idaho, France, Peru and Mexico. As an archaeologist, he worked with the Native Americans, whose ancestors walked the earth Clay was digging up. He made very special friends among the Chumash and the Salinans. Clay was kind, funny and generous with his time and his knowledge. He volunteered for the SLO Civil Grand Jury in 2011 and 2012, NCAC, Camp Ocean Pines and other local organizations. He also served as a Senior Judge for the annual California State Science Fair from 1990 to 2008. He really enjoyed meeting with high school students and discussing their science projects. He especially loved to cook and had an extensive cookbook collection. Clay is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynne; daughter, Erin; sister, Lili; and many more family members. Clay was much loved and is dearly missed. A celebration of life has been held.
RAY HARWOOD, CLAY STUDENT
"NARCIES"
ERIC SCOTT. CLAY STUDENT
WAYNE SHOEMACHER 1982
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Clay Singer , California Archaeologist.
"Notification of Passing
For those of you who worked in southern California, the name of Clay Singer will undoubtedly ring a bell. Clay passed away lay Wednesday. Kote and Aleqoy will conduct the ceremony at San Simeon Cove (Wm R Hearst Mem. State Beach) on Saturday (Apr. 23rd) in the evening at 5-8 PM. Clay's wife Lynne suggests parking on the road by San Simeon (Sebastian Store) and walking in as the park gate may close at sunset. Clay was active in southern California especially along the coast for some 40 years. Trained under Francois Bordes in France in Lithic technology. MA at UCLA.
Please note that the date for the memorial is incorrect. Clay's memorial will be held on Saturday, March 23rd NOT April 23 as previously indicated."
Remembering Clay Singer (from the Cambrian)
"I wish to acknowledge the passing of Clay Singer, a unique Cambria character. Among other things, Clay served on the board for Camp Ocean Pines and on the county Grand Jury.
I knew him best as a scientist and archaeologist. For many years he fought with the county for a more accurate and less expensive process for collecting archaeological data. He fought to preserve collections against hostile public officials.
He had the integrity to quickly and honestly assess land for its archaeological value. If he knew that artifacts had originated at some other location, he said as much, while other archaeologists profited by digging needless holes and fabricating reports.
He honored Salinan and Chumash people, particularly their belief that their ancestors were not finished with their earthly journeys as long as their bones continued to exist. He was a lightning rod of controversy over these subjects. The county is diminished by his loss. Russ Read Cambria"
Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/04/11/2465861/cambrian-letters-to-the-editor.html#storylink=cpy
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
Clay Singer student Ray Harwood (flintknapper)1981
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
CLAY SINGER FLINTKNAPPINGWITH FRED BUDDINGER
C.S.UN. KNAP IN 1984 (RAY HARWOOD PHOTO)
CLAY SINGER IN FIELD, 1982
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
N.A.R.C. NORTHRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER.WHERE CLAY WAS MY PRFESSOR 1982
CLAY SINGER, CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGIST
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1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING, RAY HARWOOD
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING, RAY HARWOOD
SCA MEETING RAY HARWOOD FLINTKNAPPING 1982?
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, Alton Safford, Ray Harwood, Jeannie binning , Terry Frederick, Fred BuDinger, Ed wright,
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING, WITH RAY HARWOOD
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JEANNIE BINNING
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1983 NARC KNAP-IN. JOE DABILL MAKES FIRE
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Greenwood LADWP Crew - 1978 — with Rick Wessel, Gwen Romani, Bob Wlodarski, John F. Romani, Terry Schuster, Kathy Miller and Sheila
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1983 NARC KNAP-IN, JOE DABILL
1983 NARC KNAP-IN, RICK WESSEL
1983 NARC KNAP-IN. RAY HARWOOD
DR. NANCY WALTER JOHN WALTER, RAY HARWOOD PIUTE RES. 1981
Harwood, Ray and Cay Singer
Northridge Archaeological Research Center
OBSERVATIONS ON BROKEN POINTS: EXPERIMENTAL DATA
A series of experiments were conducted to determine something about the variables affecting the breakage patterns of projectile points. Thirty identical points were made from fused shale (a local meta-sedimentary Sio2), and then hafted to three different types of arrow-shafts: 1) One-piece solid hardwood, b) two piece hardwood, and c) two-piece hardwood and cane. The three groups of arrows, ten of each type, were shot at identical
Wood plank targets with hand held bow from a distance of 25 feet (8m). More than 90%
Of the points broke on impact leaving the broken tip imbedded in the plank. Breaks occurred either at the tip or midsection, sometimes accompanied by basal fractures (broken tangs0. Both hinge and languette fractures were generated but no burinations occurred in the thirty trials conducted. Fracture type and location appear to be strongly correlated with hafting form and style of shaft. Compound shafts of wood and cane seem to absorb more shock on impact and therefore fewer points are broken. Also, breaks tend to occur closer to the tip with compound shafts. Points with broken tips are easily resharpened and reused, whereas medial breaks usually render the point useless as a projectile. Broken projectile points from archaeological contexts may be understood more clearly if the cause and mechanisms of use-fracture are better understood.
Clay Allen Singer, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend died after a brief illness Wednesday, March 13. 2013, at a local hospital. Clay was born in March 1944 to Manny and Bert Singer. He grew up in Reseda, Calif., and went to college at UC Riverside. He met the love of his life, Lynne Francis, while at Riverside. They were married in 1965 and took turns putting each other through college. Clay managed Evan's Hardware in Santa Monica, Calif., while Lynne earned her teaching credential at UCLA. He earned his BA in 1970 and his master's degree in Anthropology in 1975. Clay was a teacher at Cal State Northridge from 1979 through 1982. He started his own consulting company to do EIRs (Environmental Impact Reports) in 1979. He worked as his own boss until shortly before he died. After having beat lung cancer in 1989, Clay moved the family from Santa Monica to Cambria. He wanted to live where the air was clean and the pace was slower. Clay was a scientist, who specialized in stone tools (lithics) - the manufacturing and the use of such tools. He worked in California, Idaho, France, Peru and Mexico. As an archaeologist, he worked with the Native Americans, whose ancestors walked the earth Clay was digging up. He made very special friends among the Chumash and the Salinans. Clay was kind, funny and generous with his time and his knowledge. He volunteered for the SLO Civil Grand Jury in 2011 and 2012, NCAC, Camp Ocean Pines and other local organizations. He also served as a Senior Judge for the annual California State Science Fair from 1990 to 2008. He really enjoyed meeting with high school students and discussing their science projects. He especially loved to cook and had an extensive cookbook collection. Clay is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynne; daughter, Erin; sister, Lili; and many more family members. Clay was much loved and is dearly missed. A celebration of life has been held.
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