Background
Brew, John Otis was born on March 28, 1906 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael Parker and Edith (Fryer) Brew.
Brew, John Otis was born on March 28, 1906 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael Parker and Edith (Fryer) Brew.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dartmouth College, 1928. Student, Harvard Grad School Arts and Sciences, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1941.
Doctor of Laws in International Relations, University Liberia, 1970.
Fellow archeology, University of Chicago Expedition, 1930;
member of staff, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1930-1988;
assistant to director, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1930-1947;
assistant curator, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1941-1945;
curator, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1945-1948;
director, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1948-1967;
curator, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1945-1948;
Peabody Professor American Archeological and Ethnological, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1949-1972;
professor emeritus, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1972-1988;
assistant to director, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1934;
director field seasons, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1935-1939;
member of staff, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1937-1988;
assistant curator, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1941-1945;
curator, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1945-1948;
director, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1948-1967;
engaged in archeological reconnaissance for music in New Mexico and Arizona, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1946-1947;
Peabody professor American archeology and ethnology, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1949-1972;
professor emeritus, Harvard University Peabody Museum, 1972-1988. Member board syndics Harvard University Press. Visiting professor.So.
Methodist U., 1972-1976. Visiting lecturer U. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, fall 1977. Archeological consultant Tennessee Valley Authority.
Chairman United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization committee for Monuments (artistic and historic sites and archeol excavations). Member of advisory board National Park Service, 1952-1958, National Park Service Advisory Council, 1968-1988. Board directors Human Relations Area Files, Chairman of the Board, 1954-1957.
Chairman United States National Committee for Preservation of Monuments of Nubia. Member internat center committee Advisory council Historic Preservation, 1966-1988. Field work: science director Claflin-Emerson Expedition, 1931.
Director Southeastern Utah Expedition, 1931-1933. Assistant to director Harvard Irish Expedition, 1934. Director Awatovi Expedition, 1935-1939.
Reconnaissance in New Mexico and Arizona, 1946-1947. Co-director Upper Gila Expedition, 1948-1953.
Trustee Fruitlands and the Wayside Museums. Donations for Education in Liberia, 1958-1988. Trustee Plymouth Plantation Inc.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member Society of America Archeology (council 1944-1946, president 1949-1950), International Institute for Conservation Museum Objects, International African Institute (executive council), Massachusetts Archaeol. Society (executive council 1941-1944, trustee 1949-1952, Tree Ring Society, Society Applied Archaeology, American Association Museums (council 1956-1960), Colonial Society Massachusetts, Academy American Francisco History (correspondent member), Southwest Museum (honorary), Los Angeles, Northern Arizona Society History Science and Art., American Antiquarian Society, Mass History Society, German Archeological Institute, Society Antiquaries, London, Prehistoric Society (United Kingdom), American Anthropological Association (president 1951), Harvard Faculty Club (president 1951-1955), Odd Volumes (president 1964-1969), Cosmos Club (Washington).
Married Evelyn Ruth Nimmo, June 11, 1939. Children: Alan Parker, Lindsay Edward.