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Roderick Sprague (b. February 18, 1933) is a renowned American anthropologist, ethnohistorian and historical archeologist, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho for thirty years until his retirement in 1997, and then became the University’s Emeritus Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology. He has extensive experience in environmental impact research, aboriginal burial customs, and the Columbia Basin area. In addition to his work in the traditional anthropological fields, he has also attempted to apply scientific reasoning to the study of Sasquatch. Sprague received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in anthropology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

From the guide to the Roderick Sprague Papers, 1800-2004, (University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives)

Roderick Sprague (b. February 18, 1933) is a renowned American anthropologist, ethnohistorian and historical archeologist, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho for thirty years until his retirement in 1997, and then became the University's Emeritus Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology. He has extensive experience in environmental impact research, aboriginal burial customs, and the Columbia Basin area. In addition to his work in the traditional anthropological fields, he has also attempted to apply scientific reasoning to the study of Sasquatch. Sprague received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in anthropology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

From the description of Roderick Sprague papers, 1800-2004. (University of Idaho Library). WorldCat record id: 488754190

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creatorOf Sprague, Roderick. Crotal miscellanea. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
creatorOf Sprague, Roderick, 1933-. Roderick Sprague papers, 1800-2004. University of Idaho Library
referencedIn Botanical papers, 1881-1973 Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
creatorOf Roderick Sprague Papers, 1800-2004 University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives
creatorOf Sprague, Roderick. Aboriginal burial practices in the plateau region of North America / [MiKroform] Roderick Sprague.
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referencedIn Sprague, Roderick Chaco Research Archive
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Idaho
Coeur D'Alene Tribe of the Coeur D'Alene Reservation, Idaho
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Chaco Canyon (N.M.)
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Anthropology
Archaeology
Bells
Conservation of natural resources
Excavations (Archeology)
Kennewick Man
Sasquatch
Yakama Indians
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Birth 1933-02-18

Death 2012

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