William J. Bryant archaeological artifacts collection, 1956-1964.

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William J. Bryant archaeological artifacts collection, 1956-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261504268

The collection consists of ceramics, bones, stone tools and shells excavated by Bryant or his associates from sites in Florida, the Virgin Islands and the West Indies. The excavations and their artifacts were all reported in the William L. Bryant Foundation American studies series.

15 boxes (15 linear ft.)

University of Central Florida, UCF

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SNAC Resource ID: 7156781

University of Central Florida, UCF

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William L. Bryant Foundation

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Bryant, William J., shipmaster

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William Junior Bryant was born May 4, 1904 in Springfield Vermont. After graduating from Dartmouth, he worked in his father's company until he became president in 1946. Eventually he engaged in philanthropic work and started the William L. Bryant Foundation in 1950 to begin archaeological excavations in Florida, Spain and the Caribbean. The Foundation helped Bryant to pursue his interest in archaeology which fueled his passion for collecting works of art, cultural and ethnic items, and books. ...