Melville Jean Herskovits The American anthropologist Melville Jean Herskovits (1895-1963) is famous for his research on Africa and his pioneer studies in African American ethnology. Melville Herskovits was born in Belefontaine, Ohio, on Sept. 10, 1895. He received his education... more
Herskovits, Melville J. (born Sept. 10, 1895, Bellefontaine, Ohio, U.S.—died Feb. 25, 1963, Evanston, Ill.) American anthropologist noted for having opened up the study of the “New World Negro” as a new field of research. Herskovits was also known for his huma... more
