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S. A. Barrett

Samuel Alfred Barrett was an American anthropologist and linguist who dedicated his career to the study of Native American peoples.

Lived
1879–1965
Nationality
American
Language
English

Samuel Alfred Barrett (1879–1965) was an American anthropologist and linguist who focused his academic efforts on the study of Native American peoples. Born in Conway, Alaska, Barrett developed a career dedicated to documenting the languages, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous populations.

Active during the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, Barrett's work contributed to the fields of anthropology and linguistics. He passed away in 1965, leaving a legacy centered on the preservation of Native American heritage.