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Carleton S. Coon

Carleton S. Coon (1904–1981) was an American anthropologist, university teacher and ethnologist.

Also recorded as Carleton Coon; Carleton Stevens Coon.

Overview

Born at Wakefield in 1904, died at Gloucester in 1981.

In detail

Carleton S. Coon studied at Harvard University and Phillips Academy. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is anthropology, biological anthropology and literature.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University, Office of Strategic Services and University of Pennsylvania. Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are The Races of Europe and The Origin of Races.

Distinctions recorded are Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Viking Fund Medal and Athenaeum Literary Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Carleton S. Coon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q325049: Carleton S. Coon

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