Native Faculty

1970-1973

Princeton Anthropology Professor Alfonso Ortiz (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) publicly supports the American Indian Movement occupation of Wounded Knee. In 1970, Ortiz, chaired the First Convocation of American Indian Scholars, the first of its kind in Native American history. Arriving from the University of Chicago, where he completed his doctorate, Ortiz became a faculty member in 1967. Working with library curator Alfred Bush, he actively recruits undergraduates from the Southwest, many of whom live on reservations.

a newspaper clipping shows a man with glasses and describes his recent political advocacy

1973 newspaper article, written by Steve Freedman, describing Professor Afonson Ortiz's advocacy of the Wounded Knee occupation — 1973 newspaper article, written by Steve Freedman, describing Professor Afonson Ortiz’s advocacy of the Wounded Knee occupation.Princeton University Library

a newspaper article shows a man and descirbes his recent resignation — 1974 newspaper article, written by Bob Ruxin, describing Anthropology Professor Alfonso Ortiz’s resignation from his position.Princeton University Library

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