Florence Hawley

Who is Florence Hawley?

Dr. Florence Hawley was one of the first anthropologists to work extensively on tree-ring dating, as well as a highly regarded professor who worked hard to give her students a complete education. She conducted archaeological and ethnographic research in the Southwestern United States. She also undertook some of the first dendrochronological research in eastern North America in the mid 20th century, examining samples from a number of archaeological sites. Hawley was faced with many challenges in her career and was discriminated against for being a woman. She continued to work hard in her research and became a great influence for not only women archaeologist but also her students who she pushed towards greatness. She worked through her retirement and continued to teach students in the field. Because she did some of the earliest work of dendrochronology, she became a pioneer in that field. She was a passionate in her teachings and encouraged her students to think for themselves and work hard for what they wanted to achieve.