Mabel Cook Cole
Mabel Cook Cole (April 18, 1880 – November 13, 1977) was an American writer and anthropologist. She specialized in the study of ancient man and in studying the people of the Philippines. Her books include The Story of Primitive Man, The Story of Man, Savage Gentleman, and Philippine Folk Tales.
Mabel Elizabeth Cook Cole | |
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| Born | April 18, 1899 Plano, Kendall, Illinois |
| Died | November 13, 1977 (aged 97) Pomona, Los Angeles, California |
| Resting place | Little Rock Township Cemetery, Plano, Illinois |
| Occupation | Author and anthropologist |
| Nationality | American, English |
| Education | Plano High School |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University, graduated in 1903. |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Children's literature; also Philippine anthropology topics |
| Notable works | A charter member of the Women Anthropologists Group with Margaret Mead and a number of others |
| Spouse | Fay-Cooper Cole, also an anthropologist, who taught at the University of Chicago, and designed the Philippines displays at Chicago's Field Museum |
| Children | 1 child: Lamont Cook Cole, also a well-known researcher |
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