Harold Courlander

American anthropologist (1908-1996)
Person human Q1585791
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Harold Courlander

Summary

Harold Courlander is a human[1]. Born in Indianapolis[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1908[3]. He passed away in United States[4]. He died on March 15, 1996[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harold Courlander's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
  • Harold Courlander passed away in United States[4].
  • Harold Courlander was born on September 18, 1908[3].
  • Harold Courlander was born on 1908[9].
  • Harold Courlander died on March 15, 1996[5].
  • Harold Courlander's father was David Courlander[10].
  • Harold Courlander held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Harold Courlander worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Harold Courlander's professions included writer[7].
  • Among Harold Courlander's employers was Federal Theatre Project[12].
  • Harold Courlander's education included a stint at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[13].
  • Harold Courlander was educated at Columbia University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Harold Courlander is The African[15].
  • Harold Courlander received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Harold Courlander received the Newbery Honor[17].
  • Harold Courlander received the Axel Wenner-Gren[18].
  • Harold Courlander received the American Library Association[19].
  • Harold Courlander received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Harold Courlander received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].
  • Harold Courlander is recorded as male[22].
  • Harold Courlander's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Harold Courlander's Commons category is recorded as Harold Courlander[24].
  • Harold Courlander's archives at is recorded as George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center[25].
  • Harold Courlander's family name is recorded as Courlander[26].
  • Harold Courlander's given name is recorded as Harold[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1908-09-18[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1996-03-15[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 6b03ffcb-3399-4275-89ee-2c8c34430e87[32]

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Origins and Family

Harold Courlander's place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 18, 1908[3] and 1908[9]. His father was David Courlander[10].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[13], an academic institution[33], in United States[34], founded in 1841[35] and Columbia University[14], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1754[38], headquartered in Manhattan[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6] and writer[7]. Harold Courlander was employed by Federal Theatre Project[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harold Courlander is The African[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[40], in United States[41], founded in 1925[42]; Newbery Honor[17], a literary award[43], in United States[44]; Axel Wenner-Gren[18], a businessperson[45], 1881–1961[46], of Sweden[47], awarded the Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[48]; and American Library Association[19], a library association[49], in United States[50], founded in 1876[51], headquartered in Chicago[52].

Death and Burial

Harold Courlander died on March 15, 1996[5]. He passed away in United States[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Courlander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was Harold Courlander born?

Born in Indianapolis[2], Harold Courlander…

Where did Harold Courlander die?

Harold Courlander passed away in United States[4].

Who were Harold Courlander's parents?

Harold Courlander's father was David Courlander[10].

What did Harold Courlander do for work?

Harold Courlander worked as anthropologist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Harold Courlander go to school?

Harold Courlander was educated at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[13] and Columbia University[14].

What awards did Harold Courlander receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Newbery Honor[17], Axel Wenner-Gren[18], and American Library Association[19].

References

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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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