Pioneering archaeologist, Luther Cressman, pursued the evidence that describes the lifeways of the earliest people of the Northern Great Basin. Cressman explores the caves where he discovered basket fragments, sagebrush sandals and ancient weapons. Carbon dating verified that people had lived in the region during the last Ice Age, 13,000 years ago. This film shows Dr. Cressman's more than 40 years of research on western prehistory.

A Search for Vanished People http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaEA8rodLmA

This documentary about the early Indians of the Great Basin emphasizes the traditional culture of the last 5,000 years. The story unfolds through the words and skills of the older Piaute women of southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada. They tell us how they make cakes from berries, baskets from tulles, cord for nets...necessary daily tasks linked with an ancient heritage. The earth is ever present in the film, wildlife, rivers and marshes, sagebrush desert, all part of the story. The lifeways of the Northern Paiutes are followed through a seasonal cycle, from root-gathering in spring to building shelter in winter.

The Earth is Our Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLc_zbQ9O2Q

The first link is an old pamphlet made by L.S. Cressman the Grandfather of Oregon Archaeology. The link takes you to the middle of the paper but you can easily read the whole thing by scrolling up or down

http://books.google.com/books?id=tjUXAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA7-PA27&dq=petroglyphs+of+oregon&as_brr=1&cd=4#v=onepage&q=petroglyphs%20of%20oregon&f=false

This next link is a more modern and comprehensive collection
http://www.oregonrockart.com/gallery.htm