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'''George Edwin Stuart III''' (April 2, 1935 – June 11, 2014) was an American ], ], and scholar best known for his contributions to ] and ] archaeology.He was a long-time staff archaeologist and chair of the ] Committee for Research and Exploration, where he played a significant role in funding and advancing archaeological research. Stuart's work as a scholar, editor, and writer significantly shaped public understanding of Maya culture and ] archaeology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Hammond |first=Norman |date=2015 |title=In Memoriam: Dr. George Stuart |url=http://onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=243297&p=44&view=issueViewer |journal=SAA Archaeological Record |volume=15 |issue=1 |pages=43-44}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2014-06-12 |title=George Stuart: National Geographic's Staff Archaeologist, Editor, and Maya Scholar |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/140612-maya-archaeology-george-stuart-national-geographic-mesoamerica |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Adventure |language=en}}</ref> '''George Edwin Stuart III''' (April 2, 1935 – June 11, 2014) was an American ], ], and scholar best known for his contributions to ] and ] archaeology. He was a long-time staff archaeologist and chair of the ]'s Committee for Research and Exploration, where he played a significant role in funding and advancing archaeological research. Stuart's work as a scholar, editor, and writer significantly shaped public understanding of Maya culture and ] archaeology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Hammond |first=Norman |date=January 2015 |title=In Memoriam: Dr. George Stuart |url=http://onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=243297&p=44&view=issueViewer |journal=SAA Archaeological Record |volume=15 |issue=1 |pages=43-44}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2014 |title=George Stuart: National Geographic's Staff Archaeologist, Editor, and Maya Scholar |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/140612-maya-archaeology-george-stuart-national-geographic-mesoamerica |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=National Geographic Adventure |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education == == Early life and education ==
George Stuart was born on April 2, 1935, in ], and raised in ]. He earned a B.A. in geology from the ] in 1956 and later completed a M.A. at ] in 1970.<ref name=":0" /> Stuart earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the ] in 1975. His dissertation, titled ''The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina,'' focused on the archaeology of central South Carolina, reflecting his early interest in Southeastern U.S. archaeology. During his doctoral studies, he worked under the guidance of Professor Joffre Lanning Coe.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stuart |first=George E. |url=https://archaeology.sites.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/187/2020/09/Stuart-1975-PhD-UMI.pdf |title=The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina |date=1975 |publisher=University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}}</ref> George Stuart was born on April 2, 1935, in ], and raised in ]. He earned a B.A. in geology from the ] in 1956 and later completed an M.A. at ] in 1970.<ref name=":0" /> Stuart earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the ] in 1975. His dissertation, titled ''The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina,'' focused on the archaeology of central South Carolina, reflecting his early interest in Southeastern U.S. archaeology. During his doctoral studies, he worked under the guidance of Professor Joffre Lanning Coe.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stuart |first=George E. |url=https://archaeology.sites.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/187/2020/09/Stuart-1975-PhD-UMI.pdf |title=The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina |date=1975 |publisher=University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}}</ref>


== Career == == Career ==
Stuart joined the ] (NGS) as a staff archaeologist in 1960, eventually becoming a senior research cartographer and later senior assistant editor for archaeology at '']''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stuart |first=George E. |url=https://archive.org/details/mysteriousmaya00stua/mode/2up |title=The mysterious Maya |last2=Stuart |first2=Gene S. |last3=National Geographic Society (U.S.). Special Publications Division |date=1977 |publisher=Washington : National Geographic Society |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-87044-233-9}}</ref> From 1994 to 1998, he chaired the NGS Committee for Research and Exploration, using his position to fund numerous archaeological projects, particularly in Mesoamerica. Stuart joined the ] (NGS) as a staff archaeologist in 1960, eventually becoming a senior research cartographer and later senior assistant editor for archaeology at '']''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stuart |first=George E. |url=https://archive.org/details/mysteriousmaya00stua/mode/2up |title=The Mysterious Maya |last2=Stuart |first2=Gene S. |last3=National Geographic Society (U.S.). Special Publications Division |date=1977 |publisher=National Geographic Society |isbn=978-0-87044-233-9}}</ref> From 1994 to 1998, he chaired the NGS Committee for Research and Exploration, funding numerous archaeological projects, particularly in Mesoamerica. His notable contributions included cartographic works like the "Archaeological Map of Middle America: Land of the Feathered Serpent" (1968).<ref>Chamberlin, W., Grazzini, A. D., & Stuart, G. E. (1968). ''.'' National Geographic Society. </ref>


⚫ Stuart co-directed the Coba Archaeological Mapping Project in ] and played a significant role in advancing the study of Maya hieroglyphs. His publications, including *The Mysterious Maya* (1977) and *Lost Kingdoms of the Maya* (1993), shaped public and scholarly understanding of Mesoamerican cultures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coba |url=https://peabody.harvard.edu/coba |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Peabody Museum |language=en}}</ref>
His cartographic contributions included the acclaimed "Archaeological Map of Middle America: Land of the Feathered Serpent" (1968) and "Land of the Maya" (1989). These maps remain valuable resources for scholars and enthusiasts alike.<ref name=":0" />

⚫ In addition to his work at NGS, Stuart co-directed the Coba Archaeological Mapping Project in ], and was instrumental in producing scholarly and public-oriented publications about Maya culture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coba |url=https://peabody.harvard.edu/coba |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=peabody.harvard.edu |language=en}}</ref>


== Publications == == Publications ==
Stuart authored and co-authored several books, often with his first wife, Gene S. Stuart, including:<ref name=":0" /> Stuart authored and co-authored several books, including:

* ''Discovering Man's Past in the Americas'' (1969) * ''Discovering Man's Past in the Americas'' (1969)

* ''The Mysterious Maya'' (1977) * ''The Mysterious Maya'' (1977)

* ''Lost Kingdoms of the Maya'' (1993) * ''Lost Kingdoms of the Maya'' (1993)
* ''Palenque: Eternal City of the Maya'' (2008) (co-authored with ])

* ''Archaeology and You'' (1996)
With his son, ], a renowned Maya epigrapher, he co-wrote ''Palenque: Eternal City of the Maya'' (2008). His other significant works include ''Archaeology and You'' (1996) and ''Quest for Decipherment'' (1992), a detailed study of Maya hieroglyphic writing.
* ''Quest for Decipherment: A Historical and Technical Analysis of Maya Hieroglyphs'' (1992)


== Contributions to archaeology == == Contributions to archaeology ==
Stuart's legacy includes founding the ''Research Reports on Ancient Maya Writing'', a monograph series that facilitated the publication of Maya hieroglyphic studies.<ref name=":0" /> In 1997, he also established the ] in ], to continue his research and publication efforts after retirement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission |url=https://www.boundaryend.com/mission |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Boundary End |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Stuart's legacy includes founding the ''Research Reports on Ancient Maya Writing'', a monograph series that facilitated Maya hieroglyphic studies.<ref name=":0" /> In 1997, he established the ] in ], providing a platform for continued research and publications after his retirement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission |url=https://www.boundaryend.com/mission |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Boundary End |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Stuart was married twice, first to Gene S. Stuart, with whom he had four children, including the Maya epigrapher ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=George Stuart Obituary (2014) - Barnardsville, NC - Asheville Citizen-Times |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizen-times/name/george-stuart-obituary?id=19036379 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> After Gene's passing, he married Melinda Young Frye in 1994. He was an avid bibliophile, donating his extensive 15,000-volume library to the University of North Carolina's ] in 2006.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=George E. Stuart collection of archaeological and other materials, 1733-2006 |url=https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/collection/data/77516236 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=researchworks.oclc.org |language=en}}</ref> Stuart was married twice: first to Gene S. Stuart, with whom he had four children, including the Maya epigrapher ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=George Stuart Obituary (2014) - Barnardsville, NC - Asheville Citizen-Times |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizen-times/name/george-stuart-obituary?id=19036379 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> After Gene's passing in 1993, he married Melinda Young Frye in 1994. Stuart was an avid bibliophile, donating his extensive 15,000-volume library to the University of North Carolina's ] in 2006.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=George E. Stuart collection of archaeological and other materials, 1733-2006 |url=https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/collection/data/77516236 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=ArchiveGrid}}</ref>


== Death == == Death ==
Stuart passed away at his home in ], on June 11, 2014, at the age of 79.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Stuart died at his home in ], on June 11, 2014, at the age of 79.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


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American archaeologist and cartographer
George E. Stuart
BornGeorge Edwin Stuart III
(1935-04-02)April 2, 1935
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
DiedJune 11, 2014(2014-06-11) (aged 79)
Barnardsville, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Known forMesoamerican archaeology, Maya studies, Archaeological mapping
Spouse(s)Gene S. Stuart (d. 1993)
Melinda Young Frye
ChildrenRev. George E. Stuart IV
Roberto Stuart
Ann Stuart
David Stuart
Jason Frye (stepson)
Academic background
EducationUniversity of South Carolina (B.S.)
George Washington University (M.A.)
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Ph.D.)
Doctoral advisorJoffre Lanning Coe
Academic work
DisciplineArchaeologist
Cartographer
InstitutionsNational Geographic Society

George Edwin Stuart III (April 2, 1935 – June 11, 2014) was an American archaeologist, cartographer, and scholar best known for his contributions to Mesoamerican and Maya archaeology. He was a long-time staff archaeologist and chair of the National Geographic Society's Committee for Research and Exploration, where he played a significant role in funding and advancing archaeological research. Stuart's work as a scholar, editor, and writer significantly shaped public understanding of Maya culture and New World archaeology.

Early life and education

George Stuart was born on April 2, 1935, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and raised in Camden, South Carolina. He earned a B.A. in geology from the University of South Carolina in 1956 and later completed an M.A. at George Washington University in 1970. Stuart earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975. His dissertation, titled The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina, focused on the archaeology of central South Carolina, reflecting his early interest in Southeastern U.S. archaeology. During his doctoral studies, he worked under the guidance of Professor Joffre Lanning Coe.

Career

Stuart joined the National Geographic Society (NGS) as a staff archaeologist in 1960, eventually becoming a senior research cartographer and later senior assistant editor for archaeology at National Geographic Magazine. From 1994 to 1998, he chaired the NGS Committee for Research and Exploration, funding numerous archaeological projects, particularly in Mesoamerica. His notable contributions included cartographic works like the "Archaeological Map of Middle America: Land of the Feathered Serpent" (1968).

Stuart co-directed the Coba Archaeological Mapping Project in Quintana Roo, Mexico and played a significant role in advancing the study of Maya hieroglyphs. His publications, including *The Mysterious Maya* (1977) and *Lost Kingdoms of the Maya* (1993), shaped public and scholarly understanding of Mesoamerican cultures.

Publications

Stuart authored and co-authored several books, including:

  • Discovering Man's Past in the Americas (1969)
  • The Mysterious Maya (1977)
  • Lost Kingdoms of the Maya (1993)
  • Palenque: Eternal City of the Maya (2008) (co-authored with David Stuart)
  • Archaeology and You (1996)
  • Quest for Decipherment: A Historical and Technical Analysis of Maya Hieroglyphs (1992)

Contributions to archaeology

Stuart's legacy includes founding the Research Reports on Ancient Maya Writing, a monograph series that facilitated Maya hieroglyphic studies. In 1997, he established the Boundary End Archaeology Research Center in Barnardsville, North Carolina, providing a platform for continued research and publications after his retirement.

Personal life

Stuart was married twice: first to Gene S. Stuart, with whom he had four children, including the Maya epigrapher David Stuart. After Gene's passing in 1993, he married Melinda Young Frye in 1994. Stuart was an avid bibliophile, donating his extensive 15,000-volume library to the University of North Carolina's Wilson Library in 2006.

Death

Stuart died at his home in Barnardsville, North Carolina, on June 11, 2014, at the age of 79.

References

  1. ^ Hammond, Norman (January 2015). "In Memoriam: Dr. George Stuart". SAA Archaeological Record. 15 (1): 43–44.
  2. ^ "George Stuart: National Geographic's Staff Archaeologist, Editor, and Maya Scholar". National Geographic Adventure. June 12, 2014. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  3. Stuart, George E. (1975). The Post-Archaic Occupation of Central South Carolina (PDF). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  4. Stuart, George E.; Stuart, Gene S.; National Geographic Society (U.S.). Special Publications Division (1977). The Mysterious Maya. National Geographic Society. ISBN 978-0-87044-233-9.
  5. Chamberlin, W., Grazzini, A. D., & Stuart, G. E. (1968). Archeological map of Middle America : land of the feathered serpent. National Geographic Society.
  6. "Coba". Peabody Museum. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  7. "Mission". Boundary End. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  8. "George Stuart Obituary (2014) - Barnardsville, NC - Asheville Citizen-Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  9. "George E. Stuart collection of archaeological and other materials, 1733-2006". ArchiveGrid. Retrieved 2025-01-05.

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