Terah L. Smiley’s scientific contributions

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An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating
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January 1968

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Marvin A. Stokes

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Terah L. Smiley

The authors begin by outlining the role of the dendrochronologists both in the field and in the laboratory. The basic principles of tree-ring dating are then explained in detail, followed by a guide to the collection of archaeological and modern specimens from the field. The final section deals with the laboratory techniques used: the preliminary processing and preparation of archaeological and modern specimens; the process of dating specimens; and finally the compilation of a master chronology.

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... A total of 146 cores from 72 trees were extracted at breast height using an increment borer (Table 1). All specimens were processed in the laboratory using standard dendrochronological techniques (Stokes and Smiley 1968). Samples were air-dried, mounted, and sanded until the cells were clearly visible under a stereomicroscope. ...

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Climatic implications in earlywood and latewood width indices of Chinese pine in north central China
An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating
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  • January 1968

Marvin A. Stokes

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Terah L. Smiley