Luther S. Cressman

Authors

Virginia L. Butler, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

The Oregon Encyclopedia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2009

Subjects

Luther S. Cressman (1897-1994) -- Biography, Archaeologists -- Oregon -- History, Oregon -- Antiquities

Abstract

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.

Description

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The article is an entry in The Oregon Encyclopedia

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/10299

Citation Details

Butler, V.L. (2009). Luther S. Cressman. Entry in The Oregon Encyclopedia. Portland State University and Oregon Historical Society.