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(1) Summer 1988, Vol. 1, No. 1
"Atlatl Quivers", Dan Ryan
"Discoveries at the Jurgens Site", H. M. Wormington
"The Atlatl or Spear-thrower of the Ancient Mexicans", plates
 
(2) Winter 1988, Vol. 1, No. 2
"Atlatl Dart Impact Study", for PBS film "The Search of Ancient Americans".
Reference to "Desert Ground Drawings in Peru", David J. Wilson, in American Antiquity, October 1988
 
(3) Spring 1989, Vol. 2, No. 1
Rocky Mountain News article on Dr. George Frison, U. of Wyoming, in Zimbabwe, seeking to prove a spearthrower could kill a Mammoth.
Unusual spearthrowers from Key Marco on the Gulf Coast of Florida
Exerpt from "The Archaeology of Early Man", J. M. Coles & E. S. Higgs, with drawings of Magdalenian spearthrowers
Native American ceremony drawing showing weighted atlatl, and drawing of weighted atlatl from Modoc Rock Shelter in Illinois.
Exerpt from "The Australian Abo in Color", D. Baglin & R. Robinson, re: Weapons & Implements.
 
(4) Summer 1989, Vol. 2, No. 2
"The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 1", William Perkins & Paul Leininger.
 
(5) Fall 1989, Vol 2, No. 3
"The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 2", William Perkins & Paul Leininger.
Drawing of Rock Art atlatl, Vogel Canyon, Otero County, CO.
Drawing of an Australian "woomera" (spearthrower)
 
(6) Winter 1990, Vol. 3, No. 1
"The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 3", William Perkins & Paul Leininger.
 
(7) Summer 1990, Vol. 3, No. 2
"Hul-che", exerpt from Popular Mechanics, July 1937 with drawing of the throwing stick.
"Atlatl Weights", Bill Tate, with drawings of weights recovered
Magic Mountain, and the new Denver International Airport, Denver, CO. Also stone objects (weights?) from Virginia.
 
(8)Fall 1990, Vol 3, No. 3
"Old and New World Atlatl, a Study of Similarities", William Perkins.
Exerpt from "The Australian Aborigines", B.A.L. Cranstone.
Drawing of atlatl spur found in Florida's Mineral Springs sink hole.
 
(9)Spring 1991, Vol. 4, No. 1
"Weapon found at Marco Island combining Atlatl and Spear", Arthur L. Lee.
Exerpt from "Americaís Fascinating Indian Heritage", Readers Digest, Spring 1989.
 
(10)Summer 1991Vol. 4, No. 2
"Atlatl Weights from Wyoming"
 
(11)Fall 1991, Vol. 4, No. 3
Information from Peirre Cattelain, Belgium, regarding their Prehistoric Spear Throwing Competition with definitions and conformity standards, the spear, the spearthrower and organization of the events.
"Atlatl Hunt Study in New York" , by Bill Tate.
 
(12)Early 1992, Vol. 5, No. 1
"Florida Experts Spread Search for Ancient American Shoreline", Cindy Schreuder, Orlando Sentinel.
Drawing of Australian spearthrower (woomera) used as a map representing 150 miles of the Gibson desert. Rock art Drawing from Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
 
(13)March 1992, Vol. 5, No. 2
Exerpt from "The Archaeology of North America", Dean Snow, on spearthrowers.
"A Brief Study on Atlatl Spur Angles", C. Brian Holt.
 
(14)May 1992, Vol. 5, No. 3
"Atlatl Boar Hunt", Lou Becker
 
(15)September 1992, Vol. 5, No. 4
Drawing by Bill Tate of an Aztec Atlatl Spur.
 
(16)January 1993, Vol 6, No. 1
Articles: "Atlatls in Rock Art", Bill Tate
Drawings of Basketmaker II atlatl and Aztec atlatl hook.
 
(17)April 1993, Vol 6, No. 2
"Throwing-sticks in the National Museumî, Otis T. Mason, on Eskimo throwing sticks with drawings. (18)July 1993, Vol. 6, No. 3
Articles: "Bannerstones, Two Cents More", Kermit L. Wilkinson (19) October 1993, Vol. 6, No. 4
Additional Eskimo Throwing-sticks from the National Museum, 1884 with drawings
 
(20) January 1994, Vol. 7, No. 1
"Picture-writing of Texas Indians", A. T. Jackson, Field Archaeologist, paper in The University of Texas Publication, No. 3809, March 1938.
"Handy Hints and Safety Tips for Atlatl Demon strations", Chris Judson, Bandelier Natnl. Monument.
 
(21) April 1994, Vol. 7, No. 2
Announcements of various contests, etc.
 
(22) July 1994, Vol. 7, No. 3
"Tuning Weights", Virgil Hayes, 1994, 4 pages. Official Safety Rules of The World Atlatl Association.
 
(23) October 1994, Vol. 7 No. 4
"Spearthrowing in Europe" A summary of the Doctorate thesis of Ulrich Stodiek, Cologne, Germany (4 pages)
 
(24) January 1995, Vol. 8, No. 1
"Recovery of a Spearthrower in Chile", Lorenz W. Bruechert
"Seeds of Warfare Precede Agriculture", from Science News, Jan. 1995 by B. Bower
The Use of the Woomera, or Throw-stick by the Aboriginals of Tasmania, Alfred Taylor, F. I. S. "Australian Aboriginal Crafts" and Drawings of Pitjantjara spear and woomeras.
 
(25) April 1995, Vol. 8, No. 2
"Care and Feeding of Wooden Atlatl Darts", Lou Becker.
Photo of Australian Aboriginal people enlisted into special force during World War II.
First atlatl contest calendar.
 
(26) July 1995, Vol. 8, No. 3
"Long Distance Record Shattered by Dave Engvall, St. Joseph, MO", by Bill Tate
"How to Kill Yourself Before You Kill Your Mammoth", by Ray Strischek, Akron, OH
 
(27) October 1995, Vol 8, No. 3
Evidence for Atlatls at Rancho La Brea, Los Angeles, California, by Bill Tate (3 pages)
"The Dynamics of the Off-Axis-Forward-Nock Spear vs The On-Axis-Aft-Nock Spear as thrown with an Atlatl Spearthrower", David Engvall. (2 pages)
"Lean Back and Say Atlatl", Matthew McDavitt.
"Frustration is Often The Mother of Invention". Clayton Carter. Making a fletching jig.
 
(28) January 1996, Vol. 9, No. l
"A Wild Boar Hunt at Cold Brook, A Stone Age Adventure" by Robert Berg
An "Arizona Republic" article titled "Fans Revive Ancient Tool" about WAA members.
 
(29) April 1996, Vol. 9, No. 2
"The Bannerstone: A Continuing Enigma", by Lorenz Bruechert, Vancouver, BC. (3 pages with drawings)
 
(30) July 1996, Vol. 9, No. 3
"The World Atlatl Associationís International Standard Accuracy Contest", by Bill Tate.
 
(31) October 1996, Vol. 9, No. 4
"Another Early Date for Spearthrowers Use in Brazil", by Lorenz Bruechert.
This is a special edition with names, addresses, etc. of members of WAA who make atlatl and darts to sell.
 
(32) January 1997, Vol. 10, No. 1
Announcement of "Top Ten" in the International Standard Accuracy Contest (ISAC) for 1996.
 
(33) April 1997, Vol. 10, No. 2
"Jeffers Petroglyphs, Bingham Lake, MN", by Bill Tate.
"Dart Construction & Design, Part 1", by Ray Strischek.
 
(34) July 1997, Vol. 10, No. 3
"The Smallest Spearthrower in the World", by Pascal Chauvaux, Belgium.
"Dart Construction and Design, Part 2", by Ray Strischek
Photo of "The most beautiful spearthrower in the World", made of reindeer antler, dating to 12,000 BC, Middle Magdalenian Culture, at the museum at Le Mas dîAzil, Lariege, France.
 
(35) October 1997, Vol. 10, No. 4
"In the Movies", by Russell Richard
"Spear Hunting Legal in Alabama", by Bill Tate
"Dart Construction and Design, Part III", by Ray Strischek. (2 1/2 pages)
 
(36) January 1998, Vol. 11, No. 1
List of 1997 winners of the "Top Ten Awards" for the International Standard Accuracy Contest (ISAC) 1998 Calendar of Events World Wide
 
(37) April 1998, Vol. 11, No. 2
"Mummy Burial of the Muisca Empire" by Lorenz Bruechert
The Meanings of Atlatls? Robert Hall's "Archaeology of the Soul", reviewed by John Whittaker
"In search of the Optimal Dart" by Richard Vanderhoek (3 pages
"Optimal Dart Questions" by Richard Vanderhoek
1997 ISAC highest scorers plus reports on various competitions including European
 
(38) July 1998, Vol. 11, No. 3
Life size Mammoth (pictured) featured at Minnesota event by Bob 7 Cheryl Berg
"Papuan Spearthrowers" by Matthew McDavitt
"Physics and the Atlatl", Part 1 by Brian Peters & Glen Sykora
"Building a Life Size Mammoth" by Jerry Schaefer
ISAC results as of June 2, 1998 by Lloyd Pine
 
(39) October 1998, Vol. 11, No. 4
"First Contact"by Bill Tate. 4 page report on first European trip by eight WAA members to
compete with the Europeans on their own grounds.
"The Broken Atlatl" by Duane Spangler
Policy Statement on Role of WAA
WAA 1998 Presidents Award to Ray Madden by Charlie Brown
 
(40) January 1999, Vol. 12, No. 1
Top Thrower in ISAC for 1998 &endash; Gary Fogelman
"Lengths Not To Go In Atlatls" by Courtney Birkett
"First Contact &endash; Postscript" by Bill Tate
"Let's exercise those Atlatl muscles" by Lou Becker (2 pages)
"The Spine Tester" by Richard B. Lyons
"Atlatl Spurs" by Ray Strischek (4 pages with drawings)
 
(41) April 1999, Vol. 12, No. 2
"Dart Throwers inWashington and Oregon: Similarities and Differences" by Lorenz Bruechert
( 4 pages with illustrations)
 
(42) July 1999, Vol. 12, No. 3
"Stone Atlatl Finger Loops" by Wayne Brian
"Paleolithic Passion Grips Ligonier Man" by Elizabeth English
"Static Flex Measurements for Better Darts" by Lloyd Pine
 
(43)October 1999, Vol. 12, No. 4
"Iceman Discovery in British Columbia.Canada" by Lorenz Bruechert
Abstract of Major Atlatl Bibliography by Lorenz Bruechert
Report of ISAC Rules Committee by Lloyd Pine
"Why the World needs WAA" by John Whittaker
 
(44) January 2000, Vol. 13, No. 1
Best in 1999 ISAC &endash; Terry Keefer and other scores by Lloyd Pine
ISAC Rule Changes for Year 2000 by Lloyd Pine
"Ball and Socket Spur" byWayne Brian
"International and State Teams" by Gary Fogelman
"The Amentum" by Bruno Morucci with photos
 
(45) April 2000, Vol. 13, No. 2
"Estolicas of the Colombian Muiscas" by Harry Marriner (2 pages)
Various contest results and reports
 
(46) July 2000, Vol. 13, No. 3
Fellowship and President's Awards
"Atlatl and Dart Tips for the New Season" by Ray Strischek (2 pages)
WAA Annual Meeting Highlights on June 17, 2000
Photo of Stone Atlatl from Classic Mayan Period &endash; by Pascal Chauvaux
"A Double Barrelled Atlatl" by Bruno Morucci with photo
Photos of Interesting Atlatls from around the World by Ted Bailey
 
(47) October 2000, Vol. 13, No. 4
"Salut et Adieu" report with photos of European Landing Force (ELF) participation in U. S.
"Atlatl Hunters of the Sierra Madre Oriental (Mexico)" by Dr. William Breen Murphy (2 _ pages)
The ISAC Page by Lloyd Pine
"Why is it called an Atlatl" by Don Alpert
New books on the market re. Atlatls and Darts
 
(48) January 2001, Vol. 14, No. 1
Terry Keefer, Repeats as World Champion & ISAC results for 2000, Lloyd Pine
ISAC Rule Changes for ISAC, Lloyd Pine
Foam Target Backing, Lloyd Pine
Letters from Members
Contest Reports
Letter from Steve Fox, Australia, with pictures of Aborigines
Message from President, Jim Ray
More contest reports
"Mystery Stele" of Southern Turkey with pictures, Bill Tate
 
(49) April 2001, Vol. 14, No. 2
Article - "Dart-thrower use in Columbia and its representation in Columbian Rock Art", Harry A.
Marriner, 4 pages with pictures and bibliography.
Upcoming Events
New Newsletter in French - Le Propulseur
Year 2000 Grand Champion Awards
Fancy Atlatl with pictures, Jack Rowe
Foam Target Backing, Lloyd Pine
Aboriginal "Miru" Explained with pictures, Ted Bailey
Hunting Rough Fish with the Atlatl, Lou Becker
 
(50) July 2001, Vol. 14, No. 2
"Atlatl Weights Found in Montana: An Atlatlist Perspective", 5 + pages with pictures and Bibliography, by Troy Helmick
News ftom the 10 Annual Meeting at Flint Ridge, Jim Ray
"Publication Confuses Early Old World Dart-thrower Use", Lorenz Bruchert
Reports of contests and pictures
Early 2001 ISAC Results, Lloyd Pine
Roster of WAA Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2001
"The Propulseur" article with picture, Pierre Cattalain
New Group in Arizona (SALT), Albert Abril
 
(51) October 2001, Vol. 14, No. 2
Correspondence from Members
Reflections, by Bill Tate - article regarding his retirement as Editor of The Atlatl
ISAC Results by Lloyd Pine as of October 2001.
Reports of Atlatl events
Announcements of Fremont Indian State Park, UT and Valley of Fire State Park, NV events.
Photos of Alaskan throwing boards by Peter Faris.
"Camonica Valley, Switzerland, a 'Must See"' with photos by Pascal Chauvaux
Ile-Bay, a Window on the World" by Bill Tate, article on various items available on e-Bay
Report on Annual Meeting at Flint Ridge, OH by Ray Strischek with list of winners of contests
Atlatl Events Calendar
 
(52) January 2002, Vol. 15, No. I
"Three Way Tie for 2001 ISAC World Champion by" Lloyd Pine 2 page report
2001 Men's ISAC Final Scores, Women's ISAC Final Scores & Youth Final Scores
2001 Winners of the Grand Champion Award
2002 Schedule of Atlatl Events
"Atlatl Long Shot & Primal Instinct" article by Bob Berg
Reports on U. S. and European Atlatl Events
Announcements of coming Atlatl Events
"The Prehistory Fair with photos by Pascal Chauvaux
"On Target" column by Leni Clubb
"Why Do They Throw" by Anne-Francoise De Broouwer
"Atlatl News from Montana" by Jim Ray, Troy Helmick and Lem Oehrtman
Letter from our new Editor of The Atlatl, Margie Takoch
 
This listing was updated on 25 January 2002. There may be additional newsletters not on this listing.
 
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