[Louis A. Brennan et al. (1962)] Obviously, the terms to be used and the subclassification of the system would need further study by the committee. And obviously, also, similar systems for pottery and other artifacts as separated by function, as pointed out by Dr. Solecki, would need to be developed for a complete picture of the Hudson River Valley cultures over the long time span of its prehistory. At the suggestion of Mrs. William H. Rice the Hudson River Valley was defined as the Hudson drainage system. Dr. Solecki pointed out the need for recognition of cognate names and Brennan indicated that the reference section would do so. Charles Gillette commented that it was important to recognize the present nomenclature but indicated that he believed it possible to develop a workable system for further classi- No. 26 November 1962 5 fication. Sigfus Olafson, Vice President of the Eastern States Archaeological Association, emphasized the need for emphasis on cultural and temporal aspects. A suggestion was made that a supplement of the report of this study could be a glossary of terms acceptable for the Hudson River Valley artifact description. The committee selected is: Charles Gilette, Chairman Pro-tem, Van-Epps-Hartley; William H. Rice, Auringer-Seelye; Alvin Wanzer, Mid-Hudson; Selwyn Gibbs, Orange; and Antony Gahan, Metropolitan. Margaret B. Schramm, Mid-Hudson, was named corresponding secretary. By general agreement the Committee undertook the task of further development of the details of classification.