Rupert Costo | |
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Born | 1906 Hemet, Riverside County, California, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1989 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Education | Riverside City College, Whittier College, University of Nevada |
Occupation(s) | Writer, activist, publisher, philanthropist, farmer, cattle rancher, surveyor, mineralogist, engineer |
Spouse | Jeannette Henry Costo |
Rupert Costo (1906 – October 20, 1989) was a Cahuilla writer, activist, publisher, and philanthropist. He was a co-founder of the American Indian Historical Society (AIHS) and the Indian Historian Press publishing company.[1][2][3] Costo had many careers and avocations throughout his life, including farmer, cattle rancher, surveyor, and mineralogist.[2] He also served as an engineer for the California Division of Highways for nearly 20 years.[2]
the American Indian Historical Society, which was founded by the Costos in 1950