Michael Dorris
anthropologist, writer
Born: 1/30/1945
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
Noted as the founder (1972) of the Native American Studies program at Dartmouth College, he was also known for his award-winning book The Broken Cord (1989), which chronicles his experiences as the adoptive father of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. He also wrote a number of fiction works, including A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (1987). He was married to the poet and novelist Louise Erdrich from 1981 until his death.
Died: 4/10/1997 See also:
