Glanville’s Holstonia: A Comprehensive Prehistory and Archaeological Synthesis
This monograph presents a comprehensive synthesis of the prehistory and archaeological record of Holstonia, bringing together decades of research, fieldwork, and interpretive scholarship initiated by Dr. James O. Glanville and carried forward by Dan Kegley. Rather than focusing on a single site or period, the work traces long-term Indigenous presence, migration, settlement patterns, and material culture across what Dr. Glanville defined as the Holstonia region.
Drawing on archaeological evidence, historical documentation, and regional analysis, Glanville’s Holstonia offers a cohesive framework for understanding Southwest Virginia’s deep past — integrating previously dispersed findings and situating local evidence within broader Appalachian and Eastern Woodlands contexts.
By hosting this work within the Holstonia.co Knowledge Base, the archive serves as a durable, accessible home for a foundational contribution to Appalachian prehistory — supporting education, research, and public understanding while honoring the intellectual legacy from which it emerged.
Based on the archival research of: Dr. James O. Glanville
Scope: Comprehensive prehistory and archaeological synthesis
Format: Scholarly monograph (archival PDF)
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Monograph Structure & Research Framework
This monograph is organized as a comprehensive regional synthesis rather than a site-specific study. It integrates archaeological findings, archival documentation, cartographic analysis, and long-term regional interpretation into a unified framework for understanding Holstonia’s prehistoric and early historic record.
The study situates Southwest Virginia within broader Appalachian and Eastern Woodlands contexts while maintaining disciplined attention to local material evidence.
Scope & Methodological Basis
Glanville’s Holstonia draws upon:
• Regional archaeological survey data
• Material culture analysis
• Stratigraphic interpretation
• Cross-period comparison
• Consolidated review of prior scholarship
The work aligns archaeological, documentary, and interpretive evidence across multiple periods to construct a cumulative regional model of cultural development and settlement continuity.
Intellectual Context
Dr. James O. Glanville’s research advanced the argument that Holstonia constitutes a historically coherent cultural region rather than a peripheral borderland.
This synthesis extends and systematizes that framework through structured archival consolidation and documentation.
The monograph functions as both:
• A consolidation of long-term regional research
• A reference foundation for future scholarship
Archival Stewardship & Access
The archival PDF is preserved within the Holstonia Knowledge Base to ensure:
• Long-term digital durability
• Scholarly accessibility
• Coordinated release with Museum of the Middle Appalachians programming
• Proper attribution and citation continuity
Redistribution or commercial use is not permitted.