Farrier, Maurice H.

Maurice Hugh Farrier received a B.S. in Zoology and Entomology in 1948 and a Masters degree in Entomology in 1950, both from Iowa State College. Farrier subsequently earned a Ph.D. in Entomology from North Carolina State College (University) in 1955. That same year, he was appointed Assistant Professor at North Carolina State in the Department of Entomology. In 1960, Farrier was promoted to Associate Professor of Entomology, and in 1961, he became Associate Professor of Entomology and Forestry. In 1971, Farrier was promoted to full professor. He retired in 1991.

From the description of Maurice Hugh Farrier papers, 1889-1911, 1951-1979 [manuscript]. (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 471462975

Maurice Hugh Farrier was born on September 18, 1926, in Washington County, Iowa. In 1948, he received a B.S. in Zoology and Entomology, and in 1950, a Masters degree in Entomology, both from Iowa State College. Between 1948 and 1949, Farrier assisted the state entomologist of Iowa. In 1951, he attended Duke University to study Acarology. Farrier served as the research assistant in the Department of Entomology at North Carolina State College from 1950 to 1952, and again from 1954 to 1955. Farrier also served in the U.S. Army Reserve for twenty years. Between 1952 and 1954, he spent twenty-two months on active duty in Korea and at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as the Post Entomologist. He served as the Commanding and Laboratory Officer of the U.S. Army 207 in 1953 and 1954. Farrier subsequently earned a Ph.D. in Entomology from North Carolina State College in 1955. That same year, he was appointed Assistant Professor at North Carolina State in the Department of Entomology. In 1960, Farrier was promoted to Associate Professor of Entomology, and in 1961, he became Associate Professor of Entomology and Forestry. In 1971, Farrier was promoted to full professor. He retired in 1991.

Memberships in honorary and professional organizations include the American Association for Advancement of Science, North Carolina Academy of Science, North Carolina Entomological Society, Entomological Society of Washington, Canadien Entomological Society, International Society of Soil Science, American Institute of Biological Sciences, National Agricultural Colleges and Teachers Association, Entomological Society of America, Society of Systematic Zoology, Xi Sigma Pi (Forestry Honor Society), and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. Farrier, a member of Sigma Xi, served as the North Carolina Chapter's secretary (1967-1968) and treasurer (1968-1969). He was also an active member of Gamma Sigma Delta, for which he served as secretary/treasurer (1961-1963), vice president (1964-1965), and historian (1976-1987). Farrier's awards include Outstanding Teacher, School of Forestry, in 1963, and the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Southern Insect Work Conference in 1970.

In 1986, Farrier was inducted into the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at North Carolina State University. That same year, the Friends of the Library at North Carolina State University, an organization that Farrier avidly supported, made him a Life Member. In 1989, he received the first Faculty Award presented by the Friends of the Library for outstanding contributions to the development and use of the NCSU Libraries. On September 30, 1991, Farrier retired as Professor of Entomology and Forestry at North Carolina State University after thirty-six years of teaching and research service.

Farrier is an internationally recognized bibliographer and taxonomic specialist on mites. During his career, Farrier received several grants to fund his work, including grants from the United States Forest Service and the United States Department of Agriculture. Since 1951, he has published a number of articles, on topics such as insect conditions, mite control, entomology training, advances in acarology, and studies on mites,hornworms, beetles, moths, caterpillars, and ticks. Farrier also presented papers at conferences, did consultant work, chaired several graduate committees, served on many advisory councils, and published major works, including the annotated checklist and bibliography he coauthored with Michael Hennessey, Farrier's former pupil.

From the guide to the Maurice Hugh Farrier Papers, 1876-1991, (Special Collections Research Center)