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== Julius von Haast ==
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See also [[:Category:Archaeologists|Archaeologists]] for more recent contributors.
His broad contribution to science, exploration and museums is covered in his article in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. [http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/ DNZB]  but his considerable early contribution to archaeology in New Zealand is noted only briefly there.
 
 
 
His published biography is von Haast, H F, 1848: The '''life and times of Julius von Haast, explorer, geologist, museum builder'''. Wellington.
 
 
 
Aspects of his contribution to archaeology are covered in Green, R. 1972: Moa-hunters, agriculture and changing analogies in New Zealand prehistory. '''New Zealand Archaeological Association Newsletter''': 15(1):16-39. and Law, G. 1972: Sources of 'moas and moahunters'. '''New Zealand Archaeological Association Newsletter''': 15(1):4-15.
 
 
 
== Alexander McKay ==
 
This Dictionary of New Zealand Biography article  covers briefly his early contribution to archaeology including his disagreement with Haast over moa hunters.
 
[http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/default.asp?Find_Quick.asp?PersonEssay=2M12 DNZB]
 
 
 
The dispute is covered in more detail in Yaldwyn et al (2006).
 
 
 
See also this National Library page: [http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/online-exhibitions/first-professional-scientists/alexander-mckay McKay]
 
 
 
Yaldwyn, J, E Dawson and J Davidson. The First Ethical Controversy in New Zealand Archaeology: Joseph Hooker's Confidential Ruling on the Haast v. McKay Case. '''Archaeology in New Zealand''' 49(4):282-292.
 

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Easter.jpg This category covers 19th and early 20th century contributors.


See also Archaeologists for more recent contributors.

Pages in category "Historic Figures"

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