A distinguished University scholar, K.M. Kluckhohn, died unexpectedly last Friday in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known for his work in anthropology, the professor was continuing his field studies among Navaho Indians in the Santa Fe region.

In 1947 Kluckhohn organized the Russia Research Center, serving as Director until 1954. His book, How the Soviet System Works, published with Raymond Baner and Alex Inkeles, grew out of his work with the Center.

His six other books centered upon anthropology, primarily studies of Navaho culture. In addition to his teaching duties, he served as Curator of Southwestern American Ethnology in the Peabody Museum.

Kluckhohn was also active in government service, working extensively with the Indian Service of the Department of the Interior, the Department of Defense, and the Foreign Service Institute.

His wife, Florence R. Kluckhohn, Lecturer on Sociology, survives him, as does his son, Richard P. Kluckhohn.