James Verne Dusenberry
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James Verne Dusenberry | |
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| Born | April 7, 1906 |
| Died | December 16, 1966 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Anthropologist |
James Verne Dusenberry (April 7, 1906 – December 16, 1966)[1] was a publicly acclaimed scholar. He is best known for his writings on and the relationships he built with many of the various Montana tribes throughout his lifetime.
Verne Dusenberry was born in Corning, Iowa on April 7, 1906.[2] When Dusenberry was young, his family moved to Montana. His interest in Native Americans grew and he soon became well-acquainted with the surrounding tribes of Montana. In 1937, he was adopted by a Pend d'Oreille chief and given the name "Many Grizzly Bears". After working his way through college and dealing with tuberculosis, he earned a job located on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Dusenberry was previously married and had a daughter named Lynn Dusenberry, who was very involved with her father's research. She too, was well acquainted with the Montana Native tribes and assisted her father with his book.
