Background
Sarmela, Matti Eljas was born on April 6, 1937 in Hollola, Finland. Son of Vaino and Salli Sivia (Lehto).
Sarmela, Matti Eljas was born on April 6, 1937 in Hollola, Finland. Son of Vaino and Salli Sivia (Lehto).
Master of Arts, University Helsinki, 1963. Ph.Lic., University Helsinki, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki, 1970.
Editor Atlas of Finnish Folk Culture, Helsinki, 1962-1968. Teaching assistant University Helsinki, 1969-1971, member faculty, since 1973, professor social anthropology, since 1988. Research fellow Academy of Finland, Helsinki, 1971-1973.
Docent cultural anthropology University Turku, since 1973. Anthropological field work, Thailand, 1972-1973, 82-83, 84-85, 97-98, 99.
Member Finnish Anthropological Society (chairman 1975-1985), Finnish Literature Society (board directors 1973-1983), Kalevala Society (board directors 1975—2000).
Son of; married Leena Kankare, 1962. Children: Matti, Vaino.