Robert McCormick Adams Jr.
American anthropologist and the 9th Secretary of the Smithsonian (1926–2018)
Robert McCormick Adams Jr. (July 23, 1926 – January 27, 2018) was an American anthropologist and archaeologist. He was Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1984 to 1994.[2] He has worked in both the Near East and Mesoamerica. He was best known for his research in Iraq.[3]
Robert McCormick Adams, Jr. | |
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| Born | July 23, 1926 |
| Died | January 27, 2018 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Known for | Research in Iraq Secretary of Smithsonian Institution |
| Spouse | Ruth Skinner Adams |
| Awards | Gold Medal Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Anthropology, Archaeology |
| Thesis | Level and trend in early Sumerian civilization[1] (1956) |
| Influences | Robert J. Braidwood |
Adams, Jr. died on January 27, 2018 in Chula Vista, California at the age of 91.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Holdings: Level and trend in early Sumerian civilization". University of Chicago Library. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ "Adams, former Oriental Institute director and anthropology professor, honored with Alumni Medal". The University of Chicago Chronicle. June 11, 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ "Robert McCormick Adams— 2002 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement". Award Citation. Archaeological Institute of America. 2002. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ↑ Smith, Ryan P. "Smithsonian Leader Who Helped Launch the American Indian Museum Dies at 91". Smithsonian.
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