William Wilmon Newcomb

Background

Newcomb,, William Wilmon was born on October 30, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Wilmon and Esther Gladys (Matthews) Newcomb.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1943. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1953.

Career

Instructor University Texas, Austin, 1947-1950, 51-52, lecturer anthropology, 1961-1962, professor, 1962-1986, professor emeritus, since 1987. Teaching fellow University Michigan, 1950-1951, 52-53. Visiting assistant professor anthropology and sociology Colgate University, 1953-1954.

Curator anthropology Texas Memorial Museum, Austin, 1954-1957, director museum, 1957-1978. Director Texas Archeological Salvage Project, 1965-1966.

Works

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• book

  • The Indians of Texas: From Prehistoric to Modern Times

    ( A classic work on the indigenous peoples of Texas. )

Membership

Served with infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Anthropological Association, Texas History Association. Member Texas Institute Letters.

Connections

Married Glendora Estella Thielan, August 24, 1946. Children– Mary Elaine, William Andrew.

Father:

William Wilmon Newcomb,

Mother:

Esther Gladys (Matthews) Newcomb,

Spouse:

Glendora Estella Thielan

child:

William Andrew Newcomb,

child:

Mary Elaine Newcomb,