Firth, Raymond
Firth, Raymond William - 1901-2002
Sir Raymond Firth was a very distinguished anthropologist. He was Auckland born and took his first degree at Auckland University befor moving to London in 1924 to concentrate on social anthropology. His classic field worrk was on Tikopia.
Before leaving New Zealand he undertook one piece of archaeological work with a survey and description of a west Auckland pa[1]. In the article he credits his cousin Cyril Firth with the survey and plans. Cyril Firth was later the first Director of Works for the Auckland Regional Authority, a position later occupied by Garry Law.
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