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National Anthropological Archives
Clifford Evans photograph collection relating to exhibits at the Museo de Arqueologia in Trujillo, Peru, undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.93-15D
- Creators:
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Evans, Clifford, 1920-1981
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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7 Printssilver gelatin
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Images of exhibits and individual ceramics at the Museo de Arqueologia at the Universidad de Trujillo in Peru. Ceramics, most of which are Mochica, include pottery and figurines.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Clifford Evans (1920-1981) was curator of Latin American archeology for the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History. Born in Dallas, Dr. Evans grew up in California and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1941. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II and later earned a doctorate at Columbia University. A former instructor in archeology and anthropology, Dr. Evans joined the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History as a curator in 1951. A pioneer in studies of the prehistoric past of the Amazonian forest and lowlands, he conducted archeological field work throughout South America and in the Pacific Islands. He and his wife, anthropologist Betty Meggers, collaborated on more than 100 scientific articles and monographs. Dr. Evans was honored with the Washington Academy of Sciences Award for Scientific Achievement, the 37th International Congress of Americanists Gold Medal and the Order of Merit from the Government of Ecuador.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo Lot 93-15D, Clifford Evans photograph collection relating to exhibits at the Museo de Arqueologia in Trujillo, Peru, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds the Clifford Evans Papers.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 93-15D
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Peru -- Antiquities | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Ceramics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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