The academic evolution of a lifelong anthropologist at the University of Pennsylvania
In short: This oral history captures the career of Dr. Anthony Wallace, a central figure in the University of Pennsylvania's anthropology department. Through a candid interview, he reflects on the shifting landscape of his field and his personal journey from student to department chair.
Dr. Anthony Wallace spent his entire academic life at the University of Pennsylvania, earning his B.A. in History in 1947 and his Ph.D. in Anthropology in 1950. His tenure was marked by a deep focus on Native American studies, a field that defined much of his scholarly work.
Beyond his research, Wallace played a pivotal role in the administration of the university, serving as the Chairman of the Anthropology department from 1961 to 1971. The interview provides a retrospective look at how both the discipline of anthropology and the university environment itself evolved during his decades of service.
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