Earl H. Morris

Earl Halstead Morris, known as Earl Morris or Earl H. Morris, was an American archeologist known for his contributions to Southwest archaeology. He is also believed to have been an inspiration for the character Indiana Jones from George Lucas' popular Indiana Jones franchise. He was born on October 24, 1889 in New Mexico, grew up near what became the Aztec Ruins National Monument, and died on June 24, 1956 in Boulder, Colorado. After his death, Morris was buried in Aztec, New Mexico.

Earl H. Morris

Earl Halstead Morris, known as Earl Morris or Earl H. Morris, was an American archeologist known for his contributions to Southwest archaeology. He is also believed to have been an inspiration for the character Indiana Jones from George Lucas' popular Indiana Jones franchise. He was born on October 24, 1889 in New Mexico, grew up near what became the Aztec Ruins National Monument, and died on June 24, 1956 in Boulder, Colorado. After his death, Morris was buried in Aztec, New Mexico.