Background
Gerald, Rex Ervin was born on March 18, 1928 in Lenorah, Texas, United States. Son of Cecil Leroy and Mary Elnora (Donelson) Gerald.
Gerald, Rex Ervin was born on March 18, 1928 in Lenorah, Texas, United States. Son of Cecil Leroy and Mary Elnora (Donelson) Gerald.
Bachelor, University Arizona, 1951. Master of Arts (Amerind Foundation fellow), University Pennsylvania, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy (fellow), University Chicago, 1975.
Anthropometrist Wilton M. Krogman Center for Study Child Growth and Development, Philadelphia, 1954-1955. Director El Paso Centennial Museum, 1958-1980. Assistant professor anthroplogy University Texas-El Paso, 1958-1975, associate professor, since 1975, director Archeology Laboratory, since 1977.
Consultant archeologist, since 1959.
Member Texas Board Review. Member National Register Historic Places, 1974-1980. Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1948, 51-54, Germany, Korea.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Anthropol. Association, Society of America Archeology, Society Professional Archeologists, New Mexico Archeology Council, Council Texas Archeology, Arizona Archeology Council, Sociedad Mexicana de Geografia y Estadistica, Sigma Xi, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Elgie Zaiz, February 14, 1961. Children: Elgie Lisette, Rex Ervin II, Lorenzo Xocotzin, Camille Nenetzin. Children from previous marriage: Rosemary Elaine, Eric Campbell.