Gilmore, Melvin R. (Melvin Randolph), 1868-1940

An original study of Mesquakie (Fox) life
essay 1935

Summary: Melvin Randolph Gilmore was an American anthropologist and ethnobotanist. He is known for his work on Native American anthropological manuscripts, particularly the Pawnee people, and served as the Curator of Ethnology, Museum of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. He is known for prominent works such as Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region (1919) and Indian Lore and Indian Gardens (1930). Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][3][4]; Unknown [2]
Born: 1868-03-11 [2][3]
Birth Place: Valley [3]
Died: 1940-07-25 [2][3]
Death Place: Lincoln, Neb. [2]; Lincoln [3]
Country: United States [2]
Occupation: biologist [3]; professor [3]; anthropologist [3]; ethnobotanist [3]; ethnologist [3]; curator [3]
Employer: Cotner College [3]; History Nebraska [3]
Yale LUX: Entity [3]

Sources: 1. VIAF; 2. Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (Germany); 3. Wikidata; 4. Library of Congress

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