Shapiro Expedition to Marquesas

Exist Dates

1956 - 1957

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

To excavate archaeological sites and determine first settlement

Summary

Sites visited: Marquesas Islands

Personnel: Shapiro, Harry L., leader; Suggs, Robert, sci.

Sponsors: Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius

Resources available in AMNH Special Collections: Photo documentation.

Sources

AMNH Annual Report No. 88, 1956-57, page 7-8

AMNH Annual Report No. 89, 1957-58, page 16

Natural History magazine, LXVII, May 1958, page 262-271

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

Shapiro, Harry L.
Leader

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