Cummings, Byron, 1860-1954

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Archaeologist, professor and University of Arizona president; Cummings joined the U of A about 1915 as professor of archaeology and director of the Arizona State Museum. He served as U of A president from 1927 to 1928.

From the description of Cummings papers, 1887-1960. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38150070

Biographical note: Archaeologist, Cummings joined the University of Arizona about 1915 as professor of archaeology and director of the Arizona State Museum. He served as UA president from 1927 to 1928.

From the description of Typescripts of notes and articles, ca. 1908-1963. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 457839997

Biographical note: Archaeologist, professor and University of Arizona president; Cummings joined the U of A about 1915 as professor of archaeology and director of the Arizona State Museum. He served as U of A President from 1927 to 1928.

From the description of Cummings archaeology photographs, ca. 1850-1940 (bulk 1915-1930). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 50710489

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referencedIn University of Utah Men's Loan Fund financial records, 1912-1926 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah. University Archives and Records Management
referencedIn Gila Pueblo Foundation Papers, 1928-1950 Arizona State Museum
creatorOf Cummings, Byron, 1860-1954. Cummings archaeology photographs, ca. 1850-1940 (bulk 1915-1930). Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Stanley Jones papers, 1979 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
creatorOf Larson, A. Map of prehistoric canal system, Gila Valley / Arizona State Museum ; Byron Cummings ; survey and map by A. Larson. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Hewett, Edgar L. (Edgar Lee), 1865-1946. Edgar L. Hewett files, 1915-1940. Museum of New Mexico Library
referencedIn Caldwell, Mary Estill, 1896-1995. Caldwell papers and photographs, 1860-1983 (bulk 1900-1920). Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Cummings, Byron, 1861-1954. Cummings papers, 1887-1960. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Bent, Thomas W., d. 1972. Silverbell artifacts research, 1924-1994. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
creatorOf Cummings, Byron, 1860-1954. Trodden trails, 1953 / by Byron Cummings. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn Smith, William Neil, 1920-. Papers, 1829-1975 (bulk 1944-1970). University of Arizona Libraries
referencedIn Jones, Stan. Expedition to Rainbow Bridge. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
creatorOf Cummings, Byron, 1861-1954. Cummings papers, 1887-1960. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Forbes, Robert Humphrey, 1867-1968. Forbes papers, 1869-1966 (bulk 1915-1950). Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn University of Arizona. Office of the President. University of Arizona Office of the President records, 1914-1937. University of Arizona Libraries
referencedIn Donald William Page Papers, 1936-1958 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Works Progress Administration (WPA) Statewide Archaeological Project, 1938-1940 Arizona State Museum
creatorOf Cummings, Byron, 1860-1954. Typescripts of notes and articles, ca. 1908-1963. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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referencedIn Cummings, Byron Chaco Research Archive
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associatedWith Abbott, Chuck, person
associatedWith Arizona State Museum. corporateBody
associatedWith Bent, Thomas W., d. 1972. person
associatedWith Caldwell, Mary Estill, 1896-1995. person
associatedWith Cummings, Byron, 1860-1954 person
associatedWith Forbes, Robert Humphrey, 1867-1968. person
correspondedWith Gila Pueblo Archaeological Foundation corporateBody
associatedWith Haury, Emil W. (Emil Walter), 1904-1992 person
associatedWith Henderson, Esther Lee Cherry, 1910- person
associatedWith Hewett, Edgar L. (Edgar Lee), 1865-1946. person
correspondedWith Hohokam Museum Association corporateBody
associatedWith Jones, Stan. person
associatedWith Jones, Stan, 1922- person
associatedWith Larson, A. person
associatedWith Levitz, Sam, person
correspondedWith Page, Donald William person
associatedWith Smith, William Neil, 1920- person
associatedWith University of Arizona. Faculty. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Arizona. Office of the President. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Utah. Men's Loan Fund corporateBody
associatedWith Wetherill, John corporateBody
associatedWith Wetherill, John. person
associatedWith Works Progress Administration (WPA) Statewide Archaeological Project corporateBody
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Southwest, New
New Mexico
Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.)
Kinishba (Ariz.)
Southwest, New
Arizona--Elden Pueblo
Chaco Canyon (N.M.)
Colorado River (Colo.-Mex.)
Montezuma Castle National Monument (Ariz.)
Kinishba (Ariz.)
Arizona
Mexico
Southwest, New
Tumacácori National Historical Monument (Ariz.)
Casa Grande National Monument (Ariz.)
Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)
Green River (Wyo.-Utah)
Arizona--University Ruin
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Birth 1860

Death 1954

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