Morris Edward Opler papers, [ca. 1960-1996].

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Morris Edward Opler papers, [ca. 1960-1996].

Research and office files documenting Opler's work, including his research on the myths and folklore of Apache tribes such as the Mescalero and the Jicarilla Indians. Files relating to Cornell's South Asia Program and his research in India.

ca. 139 cubic ft.

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Opler, Morris Edward, 1907-1996

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Professor of anthropology. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 16, 1907, Opler received a B.A. in sociology from the University of Buffalo in 1929, an M.A. in anthropology there in 1930, and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1933. He served as an assistant anthropologist with the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1936-1937. He taught sociology at Reed College in Oregon from 1937-1938, then served as assistant professor of anthropology at Claremont College in California from...