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Elkin, Adolphus Peter (1891 - 1979) |
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| Born: 27 March 1891 West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Died: 9 July 1979 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. | ||
| Adolphus Peter Elkin was Professor of Anthropology, University of Sydney 1934-56 and was editor of "Oceania" from 1933. He was President of the Association for the Protection of Native Races 1933-62 and was involved with work with aborigines. |
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