Willis, William Shedrick, 1921-1983

William S. Willis was an anthropologist. He studied at Columbia University (Ph.D., 1955) and conducted research on Indians of the Southeast United States. He taught at Southern Methodist University and at Columbia University. In addition to his interest in American Indians, Willis researched Afro-American history and the history of anthropology, particularly racism in anthropology, and the career of Franz Boas.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1940-1983]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154298153

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