Description: (Anthropologist)
Alice Cunningham Fletcher was a prominent American ethnologist, anthropologist, and social scientist recognized for her comprehensive research and documentation of Native American culture. She devoted her career to studying and safeguarding the traditions, languages, and customs of diverse Native American tribes in the United States. Fletcher's significant contributions enhanced the comprehension of indigenous cultures and she was a pivotal figure in championing the rights and conservation of Native American heritage. Her scholarly works and research remain influential in the realms of anthropology and ethnology.