Sherburne Friend Cook
Sherburne Friend Cook (1896-1974) was an American physiologist and demographist, who served as professor and chairman of the department of physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He was notable as a pioneer in population studies of the native peoples of North America and Mesoamerica and in field methods and quantitative analysis in archaeology.
The Aboriginal Population of the San Joaquin Valley, California
Discover the forgotten story of California's native tribes, exploring their struggle to survive amid the sweeping changes brought by colonization.
By Sherburne Friend Cook
The Aboriginal Population of the North Coast of California
Journey to California's North Coast where a scholar seeks to unveil lost populations and rewrite history through careful research and a challenge to past assumptions.
By Sherburne Friend Cook
Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820
Go back in time to journey with colonizers as they explore California’s Central Valley, stumbling upon native people and lands.
By Sherburne Friend Cook
The Aboriginal Population of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California
Venture back to the late 1700s to witness the interactions between native tribes in California and European explorers, revealing the untold story of cultural collision and change.
By Sherburne Friend Cook