Background
Ambler, John Richard was born on January 23, 1934 in Denver, Colorado, United States.
Ambler, John Richard was born on January 23, 1934 in Denver, Colorado, United States.
Bachelor, University Colorado, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1966. Master of Arts, University Arizona, 1961.
Archaeologist, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1958-1960; archaeologist, Museum New Mexico, Santa Fe, 1960-1961; archaeologist, Museum Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, 1961-1963; executive director Texas archaeological salvage program, University Texas, Austin, 1965-1967; associate professor anthropology, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1957-1984; professor, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1984-1986; university archaeologist, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1968-1986; professor emeritus, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, since 1986.
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Chairman Fort Valley Fire District, Flagstaff, 1980-1985. Member American Civil Liberties Union (board directors 1982-1992), Society for American Archaeology.
Son of John Vernon Ambler and Mary Louise (Sterling) Williamson. Divorced; children: Susan Kelly, George Michael, Bridget Meghan.