COMITAS INST FOR ANTHROP STUDY INC
EIN 32-0078139 · Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis (V05)
What they do
Based At Teachers College, Columbia University In New York, Where Lambros Comitas Taught for Over 50 Years, The Comitas Institute Has A Collaborative Mission: (1) to Train and Prepare Researchers In The Use of Ethnographic Field Methods, (2) to Recognize and Support Research and Applied Projects That Advance The Institutes Vision, and (3) to Curate and Offer Access to The Rich Body of Ethnographic Research Created By Its Founder, His Colleagues and Students. All These Objectives Endeavor Collectively to Advance and Expand The Public Face of Anthropology.
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ContactALBERT BARCLAY PHDVice President
In care of% MELANIE DREHER
Mailing address525 WEST 120TH STREET OFFICE, NEW YORK, NY 10027-6605
Main phone(301) 370-0370 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailfieldschool@cifas.usAdditional emailinquiries@cifas.usAdditional emailfricontactfieldschool@cifas.usinquiriesSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- December 2003
- County
- Cook
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