Description
Mark Raymond Harrington (1882 July 6 - 1971 June 30), noted anthropologist and archaeologist, was curator of archaeology at
the Southwest Museum from 1928 to 1964 and discovered ancient Pueblo structures near Overton, Nevada and Little Lake, California.
Harrington is regarded as a pioneer in the field of Native American anthropology and archaeology. This collection includes
both personal and professional papers of M. R. Harrington, mostly from 1919-1963, as well as memorial papers from 1971. Papers
in this collection include correspondence, manuscripts, reports, site listings, and site survey forms from Harrington's archaeological
pursuits, expeditions, and Harrington's involvement with Works Progress Administration projects with the National Park Service
and Federal Art Projects from 1935-1938.
Background
Mark Raymond Harrington (born 1882 July 6, died 1971 June 30), noted anthropologist and archaeologist, was curator of archaeology
at the Southwest Museum from 1928 to 1964 and discoverer of ancient Pueblo structures near Overton, Nevada and Little Lake,
California. Harrington is regarded as a pioneer in the field of Native American anthropology and archaeology.
Extent
4.6 Linear Feet
(9 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
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