Flowers, Walter E., -1952
Variant namesWalters Flowers came to Spokane in 1902. He attended Whitworth College and later taught botany there. He was an honorary curator at the Eastern Washington State Historical Society several years before his death in 1952.
From the guide to the Walter E. Flowers Botanical Studies, 1925, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)
Walter E. Flowers was born in Nebraska, came to Spokane in 1902 and held a long term position as a Botany professor at Whitworth College. He was also an honorary curator for the Grace Campbell Memorial Museum (predecessor to E.W.S.H.S.) and donated collections of butterflies, insects, photographs of mushrooms and related plants.
From the description of Papers, 1915-1919. (Eastern Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 43027366
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| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 2/28/78 | Jimmy Carter Library | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 6/14/78 | Jimmy Carter Library | |
| creatorOf | Flowers, Walter E. Papers, 1915-1919. | Eastern Washington State Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Walter E. Flowers Botanical Studies, 1925 | Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives |
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Death 1952
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