Costo, Rupert, 1906-1989
Rupert Costo (1906 – October 20, 1989) was a Cahuilla author, publisher, philanthropist and founder of the American Indian Historical Society. He had many careers and avocations throughout his life, including farmer, cattle rancher, surveyor, and mineralogist. He also served as an engineer for the California Division of Highways for nearly 20 years.
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Rupert and Jeannette Costo papers, circa 1920-1990, undated, 1970-1980 | Rivera Library. Special Collections Department. |
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| founderOf | American Indian Historical Society | corporateBody |
| spouseOf | Costo, Jeannette | person |
| associatedWith | University of California, Riverside. | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) | corporateBody |
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| Cahuilla Reservation | CA | US | |
| Hemet | CA | US | |
| San Francisco | CA | US |
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| Native American history |
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Birth 1906
Death 1989-10-20
Male
Native Americans
English
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