Bertha Parker Pallan
Bertha Pallan Thurston Cody (née Parker; August 30, 1907 – October 8, 1978) was an American archaeologist, working as an assistant in archaeology at the Southwest Museum. She was also married to actor Iron Eyes Cody. She is thought to be the first Native American female archaeologist, of Abenaki and Seneca descent.
Bertha Parker Pallan | |
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Pallan, holding atlatl darts during Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, Gypsum Cave expedition, circa 1930. | |
| Born | Bertha Parker August 30, 1907 Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Died | October 8, 1978 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Joseph Pallan (m. 192?; div. 1929/30) James Thurston
(m. 1931; died 1932)Also an anthropologist |
| Children | 3, including Robert Tree Cody |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology, ethnology |
| Institutions | Southwest Museum |
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