SWFAS Treasurer is recipient of the 2020 William C. Lazarus Award

Charles “Charlie” Strader is the recipient of the 2020 William C. Lazarus Award. He was nominated by the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society (SWFAS), of which Charlie is a long-time member. He earned an undergraduate degree in Applied Anthropology in 1977 from University of South Florida, in Tampa. His involvement in… Continue reading

THE FAS WILLIAM C. LAZARUS MEMORIAL AWARD AWARDED TO SWFAS MEMBERS

The William C. Lazarus Memorial Award was developed by the FAS Board of Directors in 1985. It is named for the late William C. Lazarus (1911-1965) who made significant contributions to Florida archaeology, site preservation and education. Lazarus was an active FAS member in the late 1950’s to mid 1960’s,… Continue reading

DR. FRANK C. CRAIGHEAD, SR. AWARD

[The following excerpt is taken from an article regarding the first award recipients, Col. Donald H. and Patricia Randell in April 1989 SWFAS newsletter]  The distinction is conferred in recognition of major accomplishments in any of three fields: archaeological research, education in the area’s prehistory, and conservation of archaeological resources…. Continue reading

SWFAS MEMBERS RECOGNIZED BY THE FLORIDA ANTHROPOLOGICAL SOCIETY

  Tom Franchino is an attorney in private practice in Naples, Florida.  He joined SWFAS in 1996 and came to SWFAS during some of the chapter’s most active years in field excavations.  The Society stayed busy with salvage archaeological digs and surveys, lab work, and monthly meetings.  Tom was a… Continue reading