MAGNOLIA― Dr. David Jeane, research archeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey and professor at Southern Arkansas University, recently appeared in the Shreveport-area Archives Road Show recorded at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.
Jeane, who has been a professor at SAU for the past 13 years, is considered an expert in Indian artifacts and early English china. As a guest of the show, he served as an appraiser for people who wanted to know more about their Louisiana memorabilia and collectibles.
The most popular items brought to the show appeared to be assorted items from the Civil War including swords and guns, he said. However, he did have the opportunity to discuss the value of an arrowhead collection with one person.
On a personal note, appearing on the show gave Jeane and his granddaughter, 9, of Shreveport, the opportunity to study over some family heirlooms.
The goal of the show is to collect and preserve Louisiana’s treasures held by institutions, individuals and families.
