Articles within this archive have appeared in past print issues of Texas Cache Magazine from 1994-Present. Look for the PDF at the bottom of each article and click/tap to expand it and flip through the pages. Archived articles in PDF format may also be downloaded for free and are made to be printed on 8.5" x 11" paper. Please share them with full credit to the author/photographer and Texas Cache Magazine.
Darl Horizon (2019)
“The Darl Horizon” by Walter Williams was originally published in Texas Cache Magazine Volume 23 #1 in 2019. Walter examines the Darl typology in detail, its geographical placements, material, sturcture, fabrication, and its similarities to other point types. Keyword search terms: darl horizon, walter williams, stemmed, hoxie, zephyr, la jita, stillhouse hollow, uvalde, lampasas, wilson,…
Balmorhea: Oasis of West Texas (2017)
Balmorhea: Oasis of West Texas by Pat Even was originally published in Texas Cache Magazine Volume 21 #1 in 2017. In the article, Pat recounts a trip to Balmorhea with her husband Harold to a local Artifact Show, along with history of the area. Keyword search terms: Balmorhea, Chihuahua desert, canal, Calera Chapel, Mission Mary,…
Missions of San Antonio (2014)
“The Missions of San Antonio” by Pat Even was originally published in Texas Cache Volume 18 #1-2 in 2014. Pat visited the five Spanish Catholic missions of San Antonio and wrote of their history: San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo), San Jose y San Mguel de Aguayo, San Juan Capistrano, Nuestra Senora de la Purisma…
Kendall County Site (2007)
“Kendall County Kampsite” by Patricia Even was originally published in Texas Cache Volume 11 #1 in 2007. Pat recounts her time spent excavating in a camp on private land in Kendall County with husband Harold “Buzz” Even & friends Marshall Mike, Arrowhead Ed, and Sigrid. Keyword search terms: kendall county, middle late archaic, marshall mike,…
Castroville Study (2001)
“Castrovilles” written by Marc Land was originally published in Texas Cache Volume 7 #1 in 2001 by Bob McWilliams. Marc wrote about the type and its similarities to Marcos and Marshall types. Keyword search terms: castroville, marc land, marshall, marcos, knife point, type, archaic, lehmann rock shelter, smithwick, bluffton barbed, small stem, travis, kerr, hayes,…
Base Tang Knives (2001)
The Texas Base Tang Knife 2001 “The Texas Base Tang Knife” by then Managing Editor Marc Land was originally published in Texas Cache Magazine Volume 6 #3 from 2001. Marc wrote about the base tang knife type and included many examples including a base corner tang piece and reworked pieces with measurements. Keyword search terms:…
Prehistoric Knife Gallery (1999)
This gallery of miscellaneous prehistoric knife blades was originally published in Texas Cache Volume 5 #3 in April 1999 by Bob McWilliams. Types featured are: Corner-tang, Base-tang, Covington, Friday, Covey, Harahey, Kinney, Crescent, Motley, Marshall, Mid-backed tang, Caddo, San Saba, Butted fist axes, (a.k.a. Kerrville knives).
ARTICLE RETRACTION: West TX Atlatl Cache (1999)
ARTICLE RETRACTION SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: “West Texas Atlatl Cache” was written and published as the cover story in Texas Cache Volume 5 #2 in 1999 with reports of two atlatls found in a West Texas cave between 1991 and 1999 along with perishable relics and Paleoindian projectile points. Since then information has come to…
Rainbow Ranch Rockshelter Excavation (1998)
“Rainbow Ranch” by guest author Robert Knight appeared in Texas Cache Volume 5 #1 in 1998. In the article, Knight describes taking his then twelve-year-old son Adam to an amateur archaeological dig led by Dr. Richard Michael Gramly on the Rainbow Ranch, south of Sheffield, Texas. They were joined by John “Swoose” Alexander, Les Kunkle,…
Comanche Memories (1996)
This account of Comanche memories as told to Texas Cache founder Bob McWilliams appeared in Volume 2 #4 from 1996. Leonard “Black Moon” and Eva Portillo Riddles recounted that Comanche were not flint knappers, and told Bob the story of “The Last Buffalo Hunt,” a turn-of-the-century spectacle in either Vernon or Quanah. Keyword search terms:…
Petroglyphs of the Eldorado Divide (1996)
“Petroglyphs of the Eldorado Divide” by Texas Cache founder Bob McWilliams was originally published in Volume 3 #1 in 1996. Bob wrote of visiting a site in Sutton County with natural tinaja waterholes surrounded by mysterious carvings in the limestone bedrock. Keyword search terms: petroglyphs, petrograph, rock art, Eldorado Divide, Sonora, Sutton County, Bob McWilliams,…
Gentry Creek Cache (1995)
“The Gentry Creek Cache” was written by Texas Cache founder Bob McWilliams and originally published in Volume 2 #1 in 1995. Bob wrote about Tommy Hobbs, Bobby and David Adams excavating a heavily occupied site in 1989 near Gentry Creek just north of Junction in Kimble County. Keyword search terms: gentry creek junction kimble county,…
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