Background
Wendorf, Denver Fred was born on July 31, 1924 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Denver Fred and Margaret (Hall) Wendorf.
Wendorf, Denver Fred was born on July 31, 1924 in Terrell, Texas, United States. Son of Denver Fred and Margaret (Hall) Wendorf.
Bachelor of Arts, University Arizona, 1948; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1953.
Research associate, Museum New Mexico, Santa Fe, 1950-1956; associate director, Museum New Mexico, 1958-1964; associate professor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1956-1958; professor anthropology, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, since 1964; department chairman anthropology, Southern Methodist U., 1968-1974; Henderson-Morrison professor prehistory, Southern Methodist U., since 1974. Director Fort Burgwin Research Center, Taos, New Mexico, 1957-1976.
(One of the most significant archaeological discoveries to...)
Chairman Texas State Antiquities Committee, 1969-1982. Member National Park System Advisory Board, 1983-1987, chairman, 1985-1987. Member Cultural Properties Advisory Board, 1984-1990.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1947. Member Society for American Archaeology (treasurer 1974-1977, president 1979-1981), National Academy Sciences, Society of Professional Archaeologists (president 1995-1997).
Married Anna Christy Bednar, April 27, 1996. Children: Frederick Carl, Michael Andrew, Gail Susan, Cynthia Ann, Kelly Peta, Scott Frederick.