Frison, George C.

George C. Frison is professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Wyoming and past-president of the Society for American Archaeology. He served as first state archaeologist of the state of Wyoming. Unquestionably the best known researcher on the prehistory of the high plains, he has been responsible for significant excavations of the Glenrock, Casper, Agate Basin, Carter-McGee and Mill Iron sites, and many others. Frison is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a prolific author.