About H. Otley Beyer
Lived 1883 – 1966 (aged 83). H. Otley Beyer was an American anthropologist and university teacher, known for University of the Philippines.
Legacy The National Library of Australia acquired his papers and extensive library in 1972.
Beyer's work is mentioned in Walter Robb's essay "Man Tracks On Luzon".
Quotes "Archaeological work is like a fascinating mystery story, with the specimens and site data serving as vital clues - and everything is of most importance while both the specimens and your memory of how and where they were found is still quite fresh, and unconfused by later activities elsewhere."—In a letter to a colleague, March 1955.
Beyer described his work as "trying to serve the University [of the Philippines] and to procure and conserve for the People of the Philippines the evidence of their abundant ancient culture."—In a letter to Carlos P. Romulo, then president of the University of the Philippines.
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Who was H. Otley Beyer?
American anthropologist (1883–1966)
When was H. Otley Beyer born?
H. Otley Beyer was born on 13 July 1883 in Edgewood.
When did H. Otley Beyer die?
H. Otley Beyer died on 31 December 1966 in Manila.
What was H. Otley Beyer's occupation?
H. Otley Beyer was an anthropologist and university teacher.
What was H. Otley Beyer known for?
H. Otley Beyer was known for University of the Philippines.
What nationality was H. Otley Beyer?
H. Otley Beyer was American.
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