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Luther Sheeleigh Cressman (October 24, 1897 – April 4, 1994) was an American field archaeologist, most widely known for his discoveries at Paleo-Indian sites such as Fort Rock Cave and Paisley Caves, sites related to the early settlement of the Americas.
Learn about Luther Cressman, who pioneered archaeological research in Oregon from the 1930s to the 1960s and discovered ancient human remains and artifacts. He also founded the anthropology department at the University of Oregon and the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology.
Apr 30, 2014 · Learn about Luther Cressman, the "Father of Oregon Archaeology" who challenged the prevailing ideas about the first Americans. Explore his discoveries, books, interviews and resources related to his work.
Nov 4, 2022 · Archaeologist Luther Cressman led a lifelong search for America's first people in Oregon's Great Basin. ...more.
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Sep 1, 2022 · Learn about the oldest directly dated footwear in the world, named by archaeologist Luther Cressman, who discovered them in Fort Rock Cave. Find out how they were made, what they were used for, and where else they have been found.
Apr 8, 1994 · Dr. Luther S. Cressman, an anthropologist whose discoveries helped revolutionize thinking about prehistoric cultures in the Pacific Northwest, died on Monday at his home in Eugene, Ore. He was...
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Luther Cressman's 1938 discovery of a 9,000-year-old sandal in Fort Rock Cave revolutionized accepted theories of western prehistory. The recovery of the woven sagebrush-bark sandal, found buried under a layer of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Mazama, established a human presence in the Oregon Country much earlier than previously ...
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