Robert F. Heizer Papers 1957-1991

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Robert F. Heizer Papers 1957-1991

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Robert F. Heizer was a professor of anthropology at the University of California at Berkeley and a member of several archaeological and anthropological societies. Heizer organized and directed the University of California Archaeological Survey from 1948-1960 and was coordinator of its successor, the Archaeological Research Facility, from 1960-1976. Heizer performed landmark studies in Olmec Archaeology, particularly at the site of La Venta, beginning in 1953. The Robert F. Heizer Papers span the years 1957 through 1991 and consist of correspondence, writings, and subject files, the bulk of the materials being Heizer's subject files on rock art and ancient methods of securing, transporting, and positioning extremely heavy stones.

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Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979

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Robert F. Heizer was born in Colorado. He received his B.A. (1936) and Ph. D. (1941) degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. He taught in Oregon (1940-1941) and California (1945-1976). Heizer was active in archaeological and anthropological fieldwork in Alaska with Dr. Ales Hrdlicka (1934-1935), and at numerous other sites in the United States and other countries. He organized and directed the University of California Archaeological Survey (1948-1960) and was coordinator of the Ar...