George S. Metcalf
George Stephen Metcalf | |
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| Born | October 29, 1900 Wauneta, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | 1975 (aged 74–75) |
| Occupations | Archeologist, Anthropologist |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Smithsonian Institution, Luther College (Iowa) |
| Main interests | Great Plains, Plains Indians |
George S. Metcalf (October 29, 1900 - 1975) was an American anthropologist, field archeologist and former supervisor of the Department of Archaeology at the Smithsonian Institution. Metcalf had no formal education past eighth grade, but was granted an honorary degree in 1970 from Luther College (Iowa). He is primarily known for his research on the Great Plains and the Plains Indians.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "George S. Metcalf | Nebraska Authors". nebraskaauthors.org. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Gunnerson, Dolores A.; Gunnerson, James H. (February 1977). "George Stephen Metcalf, 1900-1975". Plains Anthropologist. 22 (75): 75–83. doi:10.1080/2052546.1977.11908813. ISSN 0032-0447.
- ^ "Library: Dr. George S. Metcalf Collection | Luther College". June 10, 2016. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2023.