Background
Maher, Robert Francis was born on July 14, 1922 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Son of John Ralph and Alice (Anderson) Maher.
Maher, Robert Francis was born on July 14, 1922 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Son of John Ralph and Alice (Anderson) Maher.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1948. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1958.
Senior Fulbright research scholar University Philippines, 1960-1961. Instructor University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1953-1954, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1956-1957. With department anthropology Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, since 1957, professor, since 1966, chairman department, 1966-1971, 73-74.
Research associate National Museum Philippines, 1973, 76, 78, 82.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Anthropological Association, Society for American Archeology, Central States Anthropological Society (executive board 1973-1976, vice president 1977-1978, president 1979-1980), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Lisa Erika Lellep, January 7, 1957. Children: Kevin, Mark, Michael, Eve.