Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology

The Pioneers section of the Journal features personal reflections on major figures in the study of the indigenous cultures of the region. Neither obituary nor memorial, Pioneers shares candid recollections that convey insight into the personalities and the cultural context of anthropology that shaped the scholarship of these pioneers. Pioneers began with the 2015 issue, and in these first few years the focus has tilted toward the Great Basin rather than interior and coastal California. This decision was based on the existence of a similar effort, ìSands of Time,î in the journal California Archaeology that does an admirable job of remembering some of the early scholars of California anthropology. Perhaps it is time to broaden our geographic range for the JCGBA Pioneers section, and to also remind readers that the subject matter is anthropology, not just archaeology. The Pioneers sections in the 2016 issues of the Journal featuring Isabel Kelly and Julian Steward remind us of the intellectual breadth of these pioneers. If you have suggestions regarding a potential Pioneer, and the names and contact information for those who may wish to share a recollection, please contact Steven Simms (s.simms@usu.edu).