Kern, Frank D. (Frank Dunn), 1883-1973
Variant namesFrank D. Kern joined Pennsylvania State College in 1913 as a professor of botany. In 1922, when Penn State established a graduate school, Kern was named dean. Trustees of the university named the Kern Graduate Building for him in 1971 recognizing his 37 years of service as professor and head of the Department of Botany prior to his retirement with emeritus rank in 1950. He died on September 28, 1973 at the age of 90.
From the description of Frank D. Kern papers, 1900-1972. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 299047647
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| creatorOf | Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995. Letter, University of California, Office of the Executive Vice-President, to Professor Frank D. Kern, 1970 January 16. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994. Letter, White House, to Professor Frank D. Kern, State College, Pa., and reprint, 1969-1970. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Kern, Frank D. (Frank Dunn), 1883-1973. Frank D. Kern papers, 1900-1972. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Pennsylvania State University. Graduate School. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1883-06-29
Death 1973-09-28
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