Background
Elderkin, George Wicker was born on October 5, 1879 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Noble Strong and Lena (Wicker) Elderkin.
Elderkin, George Wicker was born on October 5, 1879 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Noble Strong and Lena (Wicker) Elderkin.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1902. Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins, 1906. Studied American School Classical Studies, Athens, Greece, 1906-1910.
With Princeton since 1910, associate professor art and archaeology, 1921-1928, professor, 1928-1948. Editor in chief American Journal Archaeology, 1924-1931. First lieutenant Army Ambulance Service, United States Army, 1917-1919.
Member Archaeological Institute American, Psi Upsilon, German Archaeological Institute.
Married Kate Doctorate. McKnight, May 3, 1924. Children: George Wicker, John Denny, Janet Sage.