Background
Anderson, Dean William was born on August 28, 1946 in Minneapolis. Son of Edward Marvin and Mabel Anderson.
Anderson, Dean William was born on August 28, 1946 in Minneapolis. Son of Edward Marvin and Mabel Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Macalester College, 1968; Master of Arts, University of California-Berkeley, 1970.
Examiner, Office Management and Budget, Washington, 1970-1973; administrative officer, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1973-1984; assistant secretary history and art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1984-1985; under secretary, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1985-1990; deputy director management and planning, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington, 1990-1997; acting director, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington, since 1997.
Trustee Interlochen Center for Arts. Member Interlochen Alumni Organization (president 1994-1998, national board directors), Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Elaine Heumann Gurian. Children: Erik Wheeler, Matthew Edward.