Synopsis:

Profile of the late Dr. Grover Krantz, Professor of Anthropology at Washington State University.

Book Excerpt:

October 2007 through September 2008

Public Programs for Giants on the Mountains

This exhibit explores the Sasquatch mystery and focuses on the Pacific Northwest environment, which has created a rich setting for the traditional beliefs that have grown up around these beings. Scientific explanations, hoaxes, and popular cultural interpretations about Bigfoot are tackled in this exhibit. Tribal artifacts and artwork as well as physical evidence collected in the field by anthropologist Dr. Grover Krantz will be on display. Organized by the Washington State Historical Society

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Topics/Categories:

American originals, bigfoot, Columbia, cryptozoology, filmmakers, Grover Krantz, Inspirational, legends, Pacific Northwest, Profiles, Roger Patterson, sasquatch, Schick Sun Classic Pictures, Tacoma, the Magazine of Northwest History, Wayne Spitzer, wonder

Genre:

History, United States History

Type of Work:

Journal

Publishers:

Washington State Historical Society

Original Published Source:

Published for members since 1987, the Washington State Historical Society's quarterly journal, COLUMBIA: The Magazine of Northwest History, came into being as an extension of the Society's efforts to promote interest in and educate people about Washington's history. Featuring lavishly illustrated articles by leading writers and scholars in the field on a wide spectrum of historical topics, COLUMBIA: examines the continuing dialogue between past and present as well as the relationship between local or state history and the broad pattern of regional or national events.

Purchase From:

The Washington State Historical Society

Original Publish Date:

August 8, 2008

Formats:

Print magazine

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