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Frank Hamilton Cushing

American archaeologist, ethnographer, and Indian rights activist

Date of Birth: 22.07.1857
Country: USA

Content:

Frank Hamilton Cushing
Career at the Smithsonian
Anthropological Expedition and Immersion into Zuni Culture
Method of Reciprocity and Cultural Exchange
Advocacy for Native American Rights
Political Pressure and the End of His Advocacy
Later Years and Legacy

Frank Hamilton Cushing

Early Life and Education

Frank Hamilton Cushing was an American archaeologist, ethnographer, and advocate for Native American rights.

Born in northeastern Pennsylvania, his family later moved to western New York. From a young age, Cushing was intrigued by Native American cultures and artifacts, teaching himself how to craft flint chips into arrowheads and tools.

By age 17, he had published his first scholarly paper.

Career at the Smithsonian

After a brief stint at Cornell University, Cushing was appointed curator of the National Museum's ethnol