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== V. (Vic) F. Fisher  -1983 ==
 
== V. (Vic) F. Fisher  -1983 ==
  
Vic Fisher was for many years the ethnologist at [[Auckland Museum]] serving initialy as assistant from 1930 then as ethnologist from 1936 until retirement in 1968. He had a founding role in the [[NZAA|New Zealand Archaeological Association]], serving on its first council and as President from 1956 to 1958. In the 1950s he was deputy chair of the Historic Places Trust. He undertook some minor excavations which were published by others. His Oruarangi publications were his greatest contribution.
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Vic Fisher was for many years the ethnologist at [[Auckland Museum]] serving initialy as assistant from 1930 then as ethnologist from 1936 until retirement in 1968. He had a founding role in the [[NZAA|New Zealand Archaeological Association]], serving on its first council and as President from 1956 to 1958. In the 1950s he was deputy chair of the Historic Places Trust. He undertook some minor excavations which were published by others. His [[Oruarangi]] publications were his greatest contribution.
  
 
Obituary 1983 NZAA Newsletter 26(2):85.  
 
Obituary 1983 NZAA Newsletter 26(2):85.  

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V. (Vic) F. Fisher -1983

Vic Fisher was for many years the ethnologist at Auckland Museum serving initialy as assistant from 1930 then as ethnologist from 1936 until retirement in 1968. He had a founding role in the New Zealand Archaeological Association, serving on its first council and as President from 1956 to 1958. In the 1950s he was deputy chair of the Historic Places Trust. He undertook some minor excavations which were published by others. His Oruarangi publications were his greatest contribution.

Obituary 1983 NZAA Newsletter 26(2):85.

Bibliography

1934 The material culture of Oruarangi, Matatoki, Thames, 1. Bone ornaments and implements. Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 1(5):275-86.

1935 The material culture of Oruarangi, Matatoki, Thames, 2. Fishhooks. Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 1(6):287-300.

1936 The material culture of Oruarangi, Matatoki, Thames, 3. Stone implements and ornaments. Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 2(1):15-27.

1937 The material culture of Oruarangi, Matatoki, Thames, 4. Musical instruments. Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 2(2):111-18.