Eisley, Loren Corey, 1907-1977.

Loren Corey Eisley, teacher, writer, poet, philosopher. Eisley received his A.M., 1935 and his Ph. D., 1937 from the University of Pennsylvania. His career at the University of Pennsylvania was distinguished. He served the University as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anthropology and History of Science, 1947-1959; Provost, 1959-1961; and Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and History of Science and Curator if the University Museum, 1961-1967. He wrote eleven books and was a member of the prestigious National Academy of Arts, American Philosophical Society, the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

From the description of Papers, 1913-1977. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122528468