Ales Hrdlicka's role in the history of forensic anthropology

Although Ales Hrdlicka (1869-1943) is widely recognized as a central figure in the development of American physical anthropology, his contributions to forensic anthropology are not well known. The record shows he: I)had train ing in legal medicine; 2) researched and published on issues of broad medic o-legal interest; 3) reported on autopsies; 4) analyzed skeletal cases; 5) researched and testified on ancestry issues; and 6) maintained contact with FBI officials on medico-legal matters. His efforts in research and buildin g collections helped to build the foundation for modern forensic anthropolo gy.