Background
Howell, Francis Clark was born on November 27, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Edward Ray and Myrtle Marie (Clark) Howell.
Howell, Francis Clark was born on November 27, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Edward Ray and Myrtle Marie (Clark) Howell.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1949; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1953.
Instructor anatomy Washington University, St. Louis, 1953-1955. Assistant professor to professor anthropology University Chicago, 1955-1970. Professor anthropology University California-Berkeley, 1970-1991, emeritus professor, 1991—2007.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Scientific advisor, trustee liberal studies.B. Leakey Foundation, 1969-2007. Scientific advisor National Science Foundation. Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences.
Member National Academy of Sciences, American Philosophical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, California Academy of Sciences (trustee 1975-1991, past president, Fellows medal 1990), Academy des Sciences, Institute de France.
Married Betty Ann Tomsen, June 17, 1955. Children— Brian David, Jennifer Clare.