Background
Rouse, Irving was born on August 29, 1913 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Irving and Louise Gillespie (Bohachek) Rouse.
anthropologist emeritus educator
Rouse, Irving was born on August 29, 1913 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Irving and Louise Gillespie (Bohachek) Rouse.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1938. Doctor in Philosophy and Letters (honorary), Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe, 1990.
Assistant anthropology, Yale Peabody Museum, 1934-1938; assistant curator, Yale Peabody Museum, 1938-1947; associate curator, Yale Peabody Museum, 1947-1954; research associate, Yale Peabody Museum, 1954-1962; curator, Yale Peabody Museum, 1977-1985; emeritus curator, Yale Peabody Museum, since 1985; instructor anthropology, Yale University, 1939-1943; assistant professor, Yale University, 1943-1948; associate professor, Yale, 1948-1954; professor, Yale University, 1954-1969; Charles J. MacCurdy professor anthropology, Yale University, 1969-1984; professor emeritus, Yale University, since 1984.
Member American Anthropological Association (president 1967-1968), Eastern States Archeological Federation (president 1946-1950), Association Field Architect (president 1977-1978), Society of America Architect (editor 1946-1950, president 1952-1953), National Academy of Sciences, American Academy Arts and Science, Architect Society of Connecticut (honorary member), Florida Architect Society (honorary member), International Association Caribbean Architect (honorary member), Society Antiquaries (London).
Married Mary Uta Mikami, June 24, 1939. Children: Peter, David.