Barnett, H. G. (Homer Garner), 1906-1985

Homer Garner Barnett (1906-1985) was born on April 25, 1906 in Bisbee, Arizona and earned his Ph. D. in anthropology from the University of California in 1938. Barnett conducted field research studying Native American cultures in Southwestern Oregon (1934), Northwestern California (1938), British Columbia (1935-1936, 1940), and Washington (1942-1943). From 1947 to 1948 he conducted field research studying the indigenous people of the Palau Islands. Barnett was the American Anthropological Association representative to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1947-1963, and started the movement to reorganize the association and establish it on a more professional basis.

From the description of Homer Barnett papers, 1937-1986. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 85852525

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