Odd to think that this diminutive 38-yearold has a serious day job as chief curator of historical palaces.

At age 27, he was the youngest chief curator in the museum's history.

He was chief curator of the anthropology department from 1964 to 1970 and became curator emeritus in 1976.

The chief curator was tall, with blond hair, and an angular face brightened by piercing eyes.

Several years later, he attained the position of assistant curator, and in 1949 was appointed chief curator and given the title of professor.