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When you support the AJA, you become a member of the Society for the American Journal of Archaeology.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Society was founded in 1989 to expand the size and scope of the Archaeological Institute of America<\/a>\u2019s official journal, to make possible its timely publication, and to ensure its future financial health. Contributions from Society members have helped underwrite the AJA\u2019s entry into digital publishing, allowing for the creation and maintenance of the AJA website, the availability of an electronic subscription option<\/a>, and the launch of AJA Open Access<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether from loyal individuals or from storied institutions, all investments in the Society for the AJA sustain the AJA. Please help us continue to improve our steadfast commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax-deductible contributions to the Society are welcome in any amount. Contributors of $100 or more are listed for the fiscal year on the inside back cover of the AJA and are noted below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donate Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u200b<\/span> Go to the Society for the American Journal of Archaeology Donation Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also download the The Society for the American Journal of Archaeology Donation Form<\/a> (PDF) and mail to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Society for the American Journal of Archaeology
Archaeological Institute of America
2000 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 415
Auburndale, MA 02466<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit card gifts are also accepted by telephone. Planned gifts such as bequests or annuities that benefit the AJA are also welcome. Please call 857-305-9357 for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read more about the Society for the American Journal of Archaeology, see F.S. Kleiner, “The Society for the American Journal of Archaeology<\/a>,” AJA 94 (1990) 1\u20132,  \u201cThe Society for the American Journal of Archaeology, 1989\u20131994<\/a>,\u201d AJA 99 (1995) 1, and \u201cSine qua non<\/a>,\u201d AJA 102 (1998) 651.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Current Contributors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Category designations represent contributions given during the 2025 fiscal year, 1 July 2024 through 30 June 2025.
* Contributors who have given 10 or more gifts to the Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefactor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New York Community Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jerome Godinich, Jr.*
Lynne C. Lancaster
James H. Ottaway, Jr.*
John K. Papadopoulos and Sarah P. Morris*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elaine K. Gazda*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Richard D. Cummins*
John J. Dobbins*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jane Biers*
Jieming Chu
Jane DeRose Evans*
Ekrem Kayilibal
Thomas Morford
Phoebe A. Sheftel
Shelley C. Stone III*
Susan E. Wood*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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