Alan Woolworth was born in Clear Lake, South Dakota on August 19, 1924. His parents were William Doring and Alice L. (Rose) Woolworth. From 1946-48 he was a student at South Dakota State College. In 1950 he went to the University of Nebraska and in 1956 he earned a Masters Degree from the University of Minnesota. In 1960 he married Nancy Louise Kubanek and had two children, Kathryn Ann and Marian Alicia.
Positions, members and honors he has held include:
1953-57 Archeologist, North Dakota Historical Society, Bismarck
1957-60 Curator of Exhibits, Dearborn, Michigan History Museum
1960-67 Curator Minnesota Historical History Society, St. Paul, Minnesota
1967-68 Chief History Museum Sites Department
1969 Chief Archeologist
1965-77 US Department of Justice, Indian Claims
1961- National Park Service
1970- US Fish & Wildlife Service
Contract archeologist
Research for government & private firms
Chairman, Society Historical Archeology Conference 1972
Chairman, 34th Plains Conference 1976
Member, Minnesota National Register History Places
Served in the US Army Infantry 1943-45 Decorated with Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, and Combat Inf. Badge
Member: Society American Archeology and Society of Professional Archeologists 1973-76
Minnesota Archaeologist, Editor 1976-- Presbyterian Elder
Who’s Who in America 41st edition 1980-81 volume 2, by Marquis Who’s Who Inc. 200 east Ohio St.
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Written by Joel R. Siebring
Edited by Marcy L. Voelker, 2007