Abstract

The assemblage of copper artifacts from the Morrison Island Site is definitely one of the most important collections for understanding the role of the copper industry in the Northeast. The morphology of the artifacts is presented as well as some remarks on the function and the technological aspects of this collection. The results of a neutron activation analysis are used to address chemical variability and the location of potential sources. We conclude by discussing the significance of this rich Archaic assemblage located at a strategic point along the Ottawa Valley.