Leo J. Frachtenberg
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Leo Joachim Frachtenberg (February 24, 1883 – November 26, 1930) was an anthropologist who studied Native American languages. Frachtenberg helped write the Handbook of American Indian Languages, BAE Bulletin 40, and also wrote "Alsea Texts and Myths", BAE Bulletin 67.
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Born | (1883-02-24)February 24, 1883 Czernowtz, Austria |
Died | November 26, 1930(1930-11-26) (aged 47) Waterloo, Iowa |
Education | MA, PhD |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Anthropologist, linguist, Keren Hayesod executive |
Years active | 1910–30 |
Spouse | Claudia E. (McDonald) |
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