Vernone Lamme (1892 — 1979) was a writer and editor in Florida. He served as Florida's first state archaeologist. He wrote for Florida newspapers, was an amateur archaeologist and became an official overseeing archaeological excavations. [1] Later in his life he authored books including Floridian lore. [2]
He moved to Florida with his father in 1912. [3]
After drafting legislation to establish a state archaeologist, he was appointed to the position by governor David Sholtz on June 10, 1935. [2] He oversaw the excavation of various sites. [4]
His actions drew controversy and critics called him a charlatan and accused him of corruption. [5] He was dismissed from his position after several months, but was later reinstated [6] and served until he resigned. [7] [8]
He was an alderman of the Marineland community [9] and served as a government official.
Vernon ad Louise Lamme copyrighted a 62-page publication on Florida minstrel Stephen Foster with illustrations by Bob Lamme. [10]
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Vernone Lamme (1892 — 1979) was a writer and editor in Florida. He served as Florida's first state archaeologist. He wrote for Florida newspapers, was an amateur archaeologist and became an official overseeing archaeological excavations. [1] Later in his life he authored books including Floridian lore. [2]
He moved to Florida with his father in 1912. [3]
After drafting legislation to establish a state archaeologist, he was appointed to the position by governor David Sholtz on June 10, 1935. [2] He oversaw the excavation of various sites. [4]
His actions drew controversy and critics called him a charlatan and accused him of corruption. [5] He was dismissed from his position after several months, but was later reinstated [6] and served until he resigned. [7] [8]
He was an alderman of the Marineland community [9] and served as a government official.
Vernon ad Louise Lamme copyrighted a 62-page publication on Florida minstrel Stephen Foster with illustrations by Bob Lamme. [10]
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