Euler, Robert C.

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Robert C. Euler was born on August 8, 1924 in New York, New York. Euler studied economics at Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and received his bachelor's and master's degrees in 1947 and 1948 respectively. He received his Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in Anthropology in 1958.

Prior to completing his education, Euler served in the Marine Corps from 1942-1946 and 1950. During his service, he was wounded in the shoulder at Iwo Jima. He was eventually discharged with rank of Captain.

Euler became Curator of Anthropology at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 1952-1956. Subsequent to his tenure as curator, Euler continued to be involved with the Museum throughout his life, in the capacities of a board member, research fellow, and consultant.

Following his curatorial position with the Museum of Northern Arizona, Euler taught anthropology at several institutions of higher education, including Northern Arizona University (1952-1964), the University of Utah (1964-1966), Prescott College (1966-1973), Fort Lewis College (1973-1974), Southern Illinois University (1975-1983), Yavapai College (1977-1978) and Arizona State University (1983-1990?). In addition to these positions, Euler was visiting lecturer or professor at several other institutions.

Euler was deeply involved with the establishment and administration of Prescott College. He was a charter faculty member of the Center for Anthropological Studies as well as being the chairman of the Center from 1964-1973. Euler also served as president of the College from 1972-1973.

From 1974-1984, Euler served as the Anthropologist for the National Parks Services, stationed at the Grand Canyon National Park. In this capacity, he was responsible for the administration of the anthropological and cultural resource management program. During this time, he was also instrumental in bridging relationships between the Park Services and neighboring Native American tribes.

Euler died on January 13, 2002 in Prescott, Arizona.

From the guide to the Robert C. Euler Collection, 1752-2001, (bulk, 1955-2001)., (Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department.)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Robert C. Euler Collection, 1752-2001, (bulk, 1955-2001). Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department.
creatorOf Records of the National Park Service. 1785 - 2006. Central Subject Files National Archives at Riverside
creatorOf Euler, Robert C. Robert Euler collection, [18--]-[19--]. Museum of Northern Arizona
referencedIn Euler, Ropbert C. Robert C. Euler collection, 1752-2001 (bulk, 1955-2001). Northern Arizona University, Cline Library
creatorOf McDougal, Daniel Trembly. [Photocopies of various materials pertaining to Grand Canyon National Park vegetation, especially Powell, Rainbow and Walhalla Plateaus from various sources.]. Grand Canyon National Park Research Library
creatorOf Morss, Noel, 1904-1981. Noel Morss papers, 1927-1980 Peabody Museum Archives, Harvard University
creatorOf Robert C. Euler collection [photographs], 1875-1995. Northern Arizona University, Cline Library
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associatedWith Adams, E. Charles. person
associatedWith Ainsworth, Allan D. person
associatedWith Godfrey, Anthony. person
associatedWith Morss, Noel, 1904-1981. person
associatedWith Wright, G. Ronald. person
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Hopi Indians
Hopi Indians
Indians of North America
Navajo Indians
Navajo Indians
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