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Born to a Seneca father and white mother in Cattaraugus , his Seneca grandfather (Nicholas Parker was brother to Ely S. Parker) was his inspiration. As an anthropologist, researcher and well known writer Parker published a number of books (about Red Jacket and Ely S. Parker), including: “The Code of Handsome Lake,” “The Seneca Prophet.” Edward Cornplanter contributed greatly to its writing and editing and his son, Jesse Cornplanter, did the picture writing for the book. Parker co-founded The Society of American Indians and the American Indian Magazine, where he served as editor.

Full Name

Arthur C Parker

Locations

Westchester

Author's Timeline


1881

BIRTH

Born in Cattaraugus County

1892

RESIDENCE

Parker's family moved to White Plains where he entered public school.

1913

LITWORK

"The Code of Handsome Lake"

1913

LITWORK

"The Seneca Prophet"

1955

DEATH

Parker died in Naples, New York.

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