Robert McCormick Adams Jr. | |
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| 9th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution | |
| In office 1984–1994 | |
| Preceded by | S. Dillon Ripley |
| Succeeded by | I. Michael Heyman |
| Director of the Oriental Institute, Chicago | |
| In office 1962–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Hermann Kraeling |
| Succeeded by | George R. Hughes |
| In office 1981–1983 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Brinkman |
| Succeeded by | Janet Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2018 (aged 91) Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Known for | Research in Iraq Anthropology Archaeology |
| Spouse | Ruth Skinner Adams |
| Awards | Gold Medal Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology |
| Thesis | Level and trend in early Sumerian civilization (1956) |
| Doctoral advisor | Robert J. Braidwood |
| Doctoral students | Guillermo Algaze Gregory Possehl Henry T. Wright |
Robert McCormick Adams Jr. (July 23, 1926 – January 27, 2018)[1] was an American anthropologist and secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (1984–94).[2] He worked in both the Near East and Mesoamerica. A long time professor of the University of Chicago, he was best known for his research in Iraq.[3]
- ^ Smith, Ryan P. (January 29, 2018). "Smithsonian Leader Who Helped Launch the American Indian Museum Dies at 91". Smithsonian.com.
- ^ "Adams, former Oriental Institute director and anthropology professor, honored with Alumni Medal". The University of Chicago Chronicle. June 11, 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "Robert McCormick Adams— 2002 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement". Award Citation. Archaeological Institute of America. 2002. Retrieved 2012-04-19.