Emerson Greenman

Emerson Frank Greenman (born 1895–1973) was an American archaeologist and scholar.

Early life and education Greenman was born September 10, 1895, in Hartwellville, Michigan. He graduated from Owosso High School.

Career Greenman began his career working at the University of Michigan, where he was curator of the Great Lakes Divisions of the Museum of Anthropology.

Upon leaving Ohio State, he returned to the University of Michigan, where, in addition to his position as curator, he taught in the anthropology department. From 1938 to 1953, he led a field school in the Manitoulin District. In 1950, he became the Michigan Archaeological Society's first secretary-treasurer, and became the honorary secretary five years later. He was also the inaugural editor of Michigan Archaeologist, a position he held from 1953 to 1965. Guide to Serpent Mound (Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, 1939) The Indians of Michigan (Michigan Historical Commission, 1961)