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Elsie Clews Parsons

Elsie Clews Parsons (1875–1941) was an American anthropologist, historian and sociologist.

Also recorded as Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons; Elsie Parsons; Elsie Worthington Parsons; John Main; Elsie W. Clews Parsons.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Elsie Worthington Clews.

Also worked under the name John Main.

Born at New York City in 1875, died at New York City in 1941.

In detail

Elsie Clews Parsons studied at Barnard College and Columbia University. Ruth Benedict and Margaret Mead are recorded as having studied under Elsie Clews Parsons. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is sociology, anthropology and folklore.

Employment is recorded with Barnard College.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Elsie Clews Parsons”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q523870: Elsie Clews Parsons

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