Florence Hawley Ellis Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 453
Scope and Content
The collection consists of assorted personal and professional papers. In addition to private and professional correspondence, the collection contains many academic papers written by Ellis' students and other scholars in the field.
Dates
- 1928-1979
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biography
Florence Hawley Ellis is known as one of the most influential women in the field of anthropology. Ellis was born on September 17, 1906 and was educated at the University of Arizona, where in 1927 she received her Bachelor's Degree with a major in English and a minor in anthropology. After finishing her Master's Degree at Arizona, the University hired her as a professor. During the Great Depression, Ellis went to the University of Chicago to pursue her Ph.D., which she received in 1934. Her thesis dissertation was based upon excavations she performed at Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon.
In 1934, the University of New Mexico hired her as an assistant professor. She remained at UNM until 1971. During her 37 years as a professor there, Ellis taught over 20 different courses. She specialized in dendrochonology, and participated in many digs at Chaco Canyon. After retirement, Ellis became involved in archaeology at Ghost Ranch in Abiqiu. Ellis held professor emerita status until her death in 1991.
In 1934, the University of New Mexico hired her as an assistant professor. She remained at UNM until 1971. During her 37 years as a professor there, Ellis taught over 20 different courses. She specialized in dendrochonology, and participated in many digs at Chaco Canyon. After retirement, Ellis became involved in archaeology at Ghost Ranch in Abiqiu. Ellis held professor emerita status until her death in 1991.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
General
Contact Information
- Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
- P.O. Box 2087
- The New Mexico History Museum
- Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
- Phone: 505:476-5090
- Fax: 505-476-5104
- Email: historylibrary@state.nm.us
- URL: http://www.palaceofthegovernors.org
General
- Title
- Inventory of the Florence Hawley Ellis Collection, 1928-1979
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by SNR
- Date
- © 2008
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is inEnglish
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us