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Archaeological Anthropology

Portland State University

2009

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Luther S. Cressman (1897-1994) -- Biography

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Luther S. Cressman, Virginia L. Butler Jan 2009

Luther S. Cressman, Virginia L. Butler

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Known as the father of Oregon archaeology and anthropology, Luther Cressman conducted pioneering archaeological work in the 1930s through the 1960s and established the broad outlines of Oregon’s ancient human history and occupation by Native peoples. This article provides an overview of his life and work.