Harrison, Ross G. (Ross Granville), 1870-1959

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Ross Granville Harrison was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1870. He graduated from Johns Hopkins (A.B., 1889; Ph.D., 1894) and the University of Bonn (M.D., 1899). He taught at Johns Hopkins (1896-1907) and at Yale University (1907-1959). Harrison conducted extensive scientific research in embryonic development and related fields, and produced several publications. At Yale, Harrison's administrative responsibilities included service as director of the Osborn Zoological Laboratory (1918-1938) and chairman of the Department of Zoology (1920-1938). He also served as chairman of the National Research Council (1938-1946). Harrison died on September 30, 1959.

From the description of Ross Granville Harrison papers, 1820-1975 (inclusive), 1889-1959 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702154522

From the description of Ross Granville Harrison papers, 1820-1975 (inclusive), 1889-1959 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122450937

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referencedIn Journal of Experimental Zoology records 1891-1964 (inclusive). Yale University Library
creatorOf Harrison, Ross G. (Ross Granville), 1870-1959. Ross Granville Harrison papers, 1820-1975 (inclusive), 1889-1959 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn Jennings, H. S. (Herbert Spencer), 1868-1947. Papers, ca. 1893-1947. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn American Institute of Physics. Office of the Director. Records of Henry A. Barton, 1931-1964. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library
referencedIn Raymond Pearl Papers, Circa 1895-1940 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Richard Harrison Shryock papers, [ca. 1918-1972], Circa 1918-1972 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Nicholas, John Spangler, 1893-. John Spangler Nicholas papers, 1914-1963 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Robbins, William Jacob, 1890-1978. Papers, 1898-1974. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn John Spangler Nicholas papers, 1914-1963 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Journal of Experimental Zoology records, 1891-1964 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn William Jacob Robbins papers, 1896-1974, 1896-1974 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Arthur Twining Hadley, president of Yale University, records, 1899-1921 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Shryock, Richard Harrison, 1893-1972. Papers, [ca. 1918-1972]. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Harrison, Ross G. (Ross Granville), 1870-1959. Ross Granville Harrison papers, 1820-1975 (inclusive), 1889-1959 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn George Sarton additional papers, 1901-1956 Houghton Library
referencedIn L. C. Dunn Papers, ca. 1920-1974 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Library. Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 1668-1983. American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Davenport, Charles Benedict, 1866-1944. Charles Benedict Davenport papers, 1874-1944. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Jane M. Oppenheimer Papers, 1936-1962 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn H. S. (Herbert Spencer) Jennings papers, ca. 1893-1947, Circa 1893-1947 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Pearl, Raymond, 1879-1940. Papers, ca. 1895-1940. American Philosophical Society Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Germany
Canada
Germany
Canada
Subject
Amphibians
Biology
Embryology
Jewish refugees
Science
Tissue culture
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
Zoology
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Biologists
Editors
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Birth 1870-01-13

Death 1959-09-30

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