Jacobs, M. H. (Merkel Henry), 1884-1974
Variant namesDr. Merkel Henry Jacobs, zoologist, physiologist, instructor. Received his A.B, 1905 and Ph.D., 1908 from the University of Pennsylvania. After one year of post doctoral study in Berlin, Jacobs returned to the University of Pennsylvania as instructor in Zoology. In 1913 he became an Assistant Professor; and from 1923 until his retirement in 1955, he was Professor of General Physiology.
Jacobs also had a long association with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. He served as an Instructor beginning in 1921. He became Associate Director, 1925-1926 and Director, 1927-1937. In 1938 he was appointed a trustee.
From the description of Papers, 1911-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145429550
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| referencedIn | Journal of Experimental Zoology records 1891-1964 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Jacobs, M. H. (Merkel Henry), 1884-1974. Papers, 1911-1962. | University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
| referencedIn | H. S. (Herbert Spencer) Jennings papers, ca. 1893-1947, Circa 1893-1947 | American Philosophical Society | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. |
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