He left harvard without a degree and held zoological curatorships before becoming curator of the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology at harvard 18751909. Selected from the annual reports of the peabody museum of archaeology and ethnology, harvard university, 18751903 antiquities of the new world. One was a note on earth works of little miami valley, 1883 and the other a note on emblematic mounds in wisconsin and ohio putnam, 1884a, b. Fifthcentury gorget unearthed in ohio archaeology magazine. Browse and buy a vast selection of anthropology books and collectibles on. Frederic ward putnam of the peabody museum of archaeology and ethnology at harvard university spent much of his career lecturing and publishing about the ohio mounds, specifically the serpent mound. Archaeology and ethnology in connection with harvard uni versity. Frederic ward putnam has 14 books on goodreads with 1 rating. Dexter article january 20 with 7 reads how we measure reads.
This article explores the intersection of the career of frederic ward putnam with the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology at harvard to the history of u. An anthropologist and archaeologist, frederic ward putnam was born in salem, massachusetts on april 16, 1839. Frederick ward putnam 18391915 carried out and directed archaeological. A descendant of the putnam family, who arrived in massachusetts in 1640, putnam enjoyed a home and private education in his youth. The archaeological reports of frederic ward putnam. Kroeber frederic ward putnam, was born in salem, massachusetts, april 16, 1839, and died at cambridge, in the same state, on august 14, 1915.
You can learn more about ohio archaeology and archaeology programs offered at the state historic preservation office by choosing a link below. Professor putnam was descended from a long line of putnams, appletonsi fiskes, wards, higginsons, and other new england. Putnam, assisted by franz boas, headed department m ethnology, and directed and supervised the acquisition of numerous archaeological and anthropological. Frederic ward putnam, was born in salem, mas sachusetts, april 16. In this volume, frederic ward putnam 18391915, r egarded as one of the founders of anthropological sciences in the united states, described exploratory investigations conducted at. Frederic ward putnam 18391915 was one of the earliest anthropologists in the united states.
Putnam spent much of his career lecturing and publishing on the ohio mounds, specifically the serpent mound. Nov 24, 2019 frederic putnams first success in the latter was the rescuing of serpent mound in ohio an ancient earthwork built in the shape of a winding snake from being demolished in favor of farmland. Apr 09, 2020 it is said that thousands of years ago, native ohioans populated the landscape with mounds and massive earthworks. The ohio history connections archaeology holdings consist of more than 4,700 separate collections containing more than one million objects. The oldest published reference for the brick church mound is found in the eleventh annual report of the peabody museum at harvard. Journal of the ohio herpetological society 53 1966, pp.
He was the curator of the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology at harvard university between 1875 and 1909. Contributions of frederic ward putnam to ohio archaeology. These are among the most widely read and cited archaeological publications in the united. He founded anthropology programs, and worked to establish museum collections in anthropology. On frederic ward putnam and other topics in the history of anthropology. He himself direct ed field research in archeology, especially in new jersey, ohio, the. Moorehead former curator and director of the peabody was tapped to lead an excavation of mound sites in ohio by frederic ward putnam, director of the worlds columbian exposition of 1893. Putnam raised the necessary funds from private donors for the peabody museum to purchase a large swath of serpent mound in 1886. The selected archaeological papers of frederic ward putnam by f. Putnam, frederic ward social networks and archival context. The aso offers books and publications on ohio archaeology including the archaeology of ohio, ohio flint types, ohio slate types, ohio stone tools, and the glacial kame indians. In the late 19th century, harvard university archaeologist frederic ward putnam excavated serpent mound, but he found no artifacts in the serpent that might allow archaeologists to assign it to a particular culture.
Cincinnati, ohioworkers digging a trench earlier this month in newtown, ohio, uncovered a native american burial that included a rare, fifthcentury gorget. Frederic ward putnam and franz boas of the peabody museum in cambridge. It may have been one of those excavated by putnam, as he was the only person to dig at the site. Jan 18, 2016 in the 1890s, professor frederic ward putnam excavated some of the mounds next to serpent mound and found only 6ft tall skeletons, but a postcard showing one 7 feet in height was recently rediscovered by researcher jeffrey wilson. Frederic ward putnam edited and published a wellillustrated book about the ancient pueblo sites of arizona and new mexico and the archaeology and ethnology of the indians of southern california. As he approached it, he later wrote, the most singular sensation of awe and admiration overwhelmed me for here before me was the mysterious work of an unknown people, whose seemingly most sacred place we had invaded. Selected from the annual reports of the peabody museum of archaeology and ethnology, harvard university, 18751903 antiquities of the new world putnam, frederic ward on.
Curator of the peabody museum of american archaeology and. Some herpetological notes and correspondence of frederic ward putnam. Frederic ward putnam american anthropologist britannica. Striking examples include the adena pipe, copper and obsidian artifacts from the hopewell mound group, the tremper effigy pipes and adena engraved tablets. Contributions of frederic ward putnam to ohio archaeology these turner mound complex grave pebbles appear to be composed of a similar, white, talc like substance as seen in the six pebble crown stones from a nearby hopewell burial archaeological site worked ca. Frederic ward, 18391915, anthropology, ethnology publisher new york. Frederic ward putnam april 16, 1839 august 14, 1915 was an american anthropologist. The great serpent mound of ohio and its mysterious history. The state historic preservation office maintains the ohio archaeology inventory, the official record of archaeological site locations and information on such sites in ohio. May 24, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of f w putnam books online. Conducted for the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology in connection with harvard university, volume 1. He frequently gave reports on his field studies in ohio to many scientific societies and organizations. Frederic ward putnam 1839 1915 mount auburn cemetery.
Books by frederic ward putnam author of the naturalists. Frederic ward putnam and the development of museums of natural history and anthropology in the united states. Frederic ward putnam april 16, 1839 august 14, 1915 was an american. Frederic ward putnam was born on april 16, 1839 in salem, massachusetts. Uc grad provides ventilators for covid19 victims may 18, 2020. Putnam that he write a guide book on his explorations of the ohio mounds in the.
In 1856 he was curator of ornithology in essex institute salem, and published a list of the birds of essex county. The archaeological reports of frederic ward putnam, selected from the annual reports of the peabody museum. In 1884, putnam gave two reports on ohio archaeology before the boston society of natural history. When he visited the midwest in 1885, he discovered that farmers and general development were destroying many mounds. Frederick ward putnam 18391915 carried out and directed archaeological research in ohio primarily between 18801895 as part of the program of the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology at harvard university. University of cincinnati graduate jennifer raaf was part of an international team of scientists and engineers who developed a lowcost ventilator to meet a global shortage in the wake of covid19. Headed by principal investigator kevin schwarz, the dig represented one of just a handful of archaeological investigations at serpent mound state memorial since harvards frederic ward putnam conducted the initial excavations at serpent mound in the late 1880s. He attended both denison university and the university of pennsylvania, but did not graduate from either institution. Entering harvard college 1856, putnam served as assistant 185764 to the eminent naturalist louis agassiz.
Ohio and wisconsin, aboriginally inhabited caves the geological. Frederic ward putnam was made chief of the archaeological exhibits, and he. In 1887, he began teaching anthropology and archaeology at harvard. Putnam was one of the earliest and most influential archaeologists in the united.
Ohio state 1915 archeological atlas ohio historical atlas. Fletcher credited frederic ward putnam for stimulating her interest in american indian culture and began working with him at the peabody museum of archaeology and ethnology, harvard. Putnam originated the naturalists directory in 1865. W putnam book 7 editions published in 1973 in english and held by 154 worldcat. Frederic ward putnam s most popular book is university of california publications in americ. Conducted for the peabody museum of american archaeology and ethnology in connection with harvard university. Putnam was one of the earliest and most influential archaeologists in the united states. Born in siena, italy in 1866, his family later moved to xenia, ohio where he was raised. Top ten giant discoveries in north america ancient origins. Published by ams press for peabody museum of archaeology and ethnology, cambridge, mass. The antiquities act and how theodore roosevelt shaped it.
The peabody museum and frederic putnam geek frontiers. He directed some of the first field expeditions in the americas, including sites in maine, massachusetts, ohio, wisconsin, kentucky, new jersey, and california. Putnams effort, the famous serpent mound in ohio was bought by harvard. American archaeology and ethnology, harvard university, 18751909 honorary. Sep 27, 2011 contributions of frederic ward putnam to ohio archaeology these turner mound complex grave pebbles appear to be composed of a similar, white, talc like substance as seen in the six pebble crown stones from a nearby hopewell burial archaeological site worked ca.
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