author
Don G. Wyckoff
b. 1939
A longtime Oklahoma archaeologist, his work explores the ancient history of the Southern Plains and the people who lived there. He is especially known for research on early hunter-gatherers, lithic technology, and the archaeology of Oklahoma.
1 Audiobook
Spiro Mounds: Prehistoric Gateway ... Present-Day Enigma
by Don G. Wyckoff, D. E. (Dennis E.) Peterson
About the author
For decades, Don G. Wyckoff has been a leading figure in Oklahoma archaeology. He served as Curator of Archaeology at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and is listed as Curator Emeritus there, as well as David Ross Boyd Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma.
His research has focused on the Southern Plains and Osage Prairie, with interests that include lithic technology, Pleistocene environments, early human adaptations, and prehistoric hunter-gatherers in the southeastern United States. Professional profiles and honors material also note his long career studying Oklahoma sites and his contributions to archaeological geology.
Wyckoff has written and contributed to numerous works on archaeology and prehistory, including books and reports related to Oklahoma and the broader Great Plains. His career reflects a strong commitment to fieldwork, museum research, and sharing the deeper human story of the region.