French, Charles Stacy, 1907-

Charles Stacy French (1907-1995) was an avid skier and mountain climber. He climbed the Matterhorn in 1920. He helped build the Appalachian Mountain Club hut at Franconia Notch, New Hampshire and spent many weekends and vacations camping.

From the description of Charles Stacy French papers, 1914-1966. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 191884258

French, plant physiologist, was director of the Dept. of Plant Biology of the Carnegie Institution, located on the Stanford University campus, from 1947 until his retirement in 1973. Prior to his arrival at Carnegie, he taught at the Harvard Medical School, the University of Chicago, and the University of Minnesota.

From the description of Charles Stacy French papers, 1935-1989. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703639504

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French, plant physiologist, was director of the Dept. of Plant Biology of the Carnegie Institution, located on the Stanford University campus, from 1947 until his retirement in 1973. Prior to his arrival at Carnegie, he taught at the Harvard Medical School, the University of Chicago, and the University of Minnesota.

From the guide to the Charles Stacy French papers, 1935-1989, (Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives)