Claim: Professor Sharp, born on March 24, 1907, began teaching at Cornell in 1936, as the university's first appointment in anthropology; then he remained devoted to Cornell, creating and directing programs, and teaching at and remaining connected with the university for 56 years.
Evidence: Professor Sharp began teaching at Cornell in 1936; he was the university's first appointment in anthropology. He remained devoted to Cornell, creating and directing programs, and teaching at and remaining connected with the university for 56 years.