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John L. Jarratt Collection

Self-trained as an archaeologist, John L. Jarratt Jarratt laid the groundwork for several major site studies in Victoria County, Texas, and the surrounding region. The John L. Jarratt Collection consists of his field notes on three major archaeological explorations.

Details about these three explorations can be found by visiting the tabbed "Site Investigations" page, which includes further links providing descriptions of these explorations.

Additional information about John L. Jarratt can be fount by reading an excerpt from his obituary found on the tabbed "Biographical Note" page. Further references about his explorations are provided on the tabbed "More Information" page.

14 mile layout of old Spanish complex on the Guadalupe River excavated by Jarratt