Description | File contains handwritten and typed notes of an interview with Reo Franklin Fortune (1903-1979), anthropologist.
The interview was conduct ed by J.C.Kenna at Franklin's home in Cambridge on November 8th 1964.
Fortune talks of his early training, his time at Cambridge, numerous field visits, Malinowski, Zoology and a discussion of fieldwork among the Dobuans.
Short Bio:
Reo Franklin Fortune (1903–1979) New Zealand social anthropologist, lecturer in social anthropology at the Cambridge University. He originally trained as a psychologist. He was married to Margaret Mead (1901-1978), with whom he undertook field studies in New Guinea. He is also known for his contribution to mathematics with Fortunate number theory.
Sources: 'Reo FORTUNE (1903-1979)', Canberra Anthropology 3:105-108. |
AdminHistory | Reo Franklin Fortune (1903–1979) New Zealand social anthropologist, lecturer in social anthropology at the Cambridge University. He originally trained as a psychologist. He was married to Margaret Mead (1901-1978), with whom he undertook field studies in New Guinea. He is also known for his contribution to mathematics with Fortunate number theory. |
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