We sadly received the news that one of ArchSoc’s longest-standing members, C. Garth Sampson, passed away on 1 July. Garth was one of South Africa’s most well-known archaeologists and was Professor Emeritus at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.


Many of you will be familiar with his work in the Karoo, particularly the Seacow River Valley project. A full obituary is being prepared for The South African Archaeological Bulletin.

Our condolences go out to his family — he will be missed.