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George S. Metcalf

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George Stephen Metcalf
BornOctober 29, 1900
Died1975
Occupation(s)Archeologist, Anthropologist
Academic work
InstitutionsSmithsonian Institution, Luther College (Iowa)
Main interestsGreat 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]

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  1. ^ "George S. Metcalf | Nebraska Authors". nebraskaauthors.org. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Library: Dr. George S. Metcalf Collection | Luther College". 2016-06-10. Archived from the original on 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2023-11-13.