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Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1976 - 6/30/1977

Funding Totals

$15,000.00 (approved)
$15,000.00 (awarded)

The Influence of Anthropological Theory Upon American Historical Writing and Oral History

FAIN: FB-12788-76

John Neuenschwander
Carthage College (Kenosha, WI 53140-1929)

To secure a thorough understanding of the impact of anthropological theory upon American historical writing. To develop a non-traditiona1 American history survey course focusing upon the most significant social science related contributions in such areas as slavery, the family and urban studies. There would also be an in-depth study of the topic "The personal document as an instrument of anthropological sensibility."