Shimek, Bohumil, 1861-1937

Shimek lived most of his life in Johnson County, Iowa. He earned a degree in civil engineering and a master's of science from the University of Iowa. His primary interests were zoology and biology. His only recorded bird observations were from his college years. He served as county surveyor (1883-1887) and taught science at Iowa City High School (1884-1888). After two years at the University of Nebraska, Shimek returned to Iowa City to teach at the University of Iowa (1890-1937). An Iowa City elementary school and a state park in Lee County bear Shimek's name.

From the description of Bohumil Shimek ornithological papers, 1879-2007. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 732989233

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