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M. R. (Mark Raymond) Harrington
1882–1971
A pioneering archaeologist and anthropologist, he helped bring the ancient past of the American West and Native North America into public view through both fieldwork and lively popular writing. His career stretched across major museums and expeditions, linking careful research with a gift for sharing discoveries with general readers.
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Religion and ceremonies of the Lenape
by M. R. (Mark Raymond) Harrington
About the author
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on July 6, 1882, Mark Raymond Harrington became an important American archaeologist, anthropologist, and museum curator. He worked with several leading institutions, including the Museum of the American Indian and later the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, where he served as curator of archaeology for decades.
Harrington carried out fieldwork in many parts of the United States and the Caribbean, with especially notable work in Arkansas, the Southwest, and Nevada. He is often remembered for investigations connected with early Pueblo sites and for work at Gypsum Cave, discoveries that helped shape public interest in the deep history of North America.
Alongside his scientific work, he wrote books and articles for broader audiences, helping readers imagine the excitement of excavation and the lives of earlier peoples. That mix of scholarship, travel, and storytelling makes his work a natural fit for listeners who enjoy nonfiction with a sense of adventure.