Knowlton, Frank Hall, 1860-1926
Variant namesFrank Hall Knowlton (1960-1926) was an American paleobotanist born on September 2, 1860, in Brandon, Vermont. Knowlton served as a professor at George Washington University from 1887 to 1896, and curator of botany and fossil plants at the United States National Museum from 1887 to 1889. Knowlton worked with the U.S. Geological Survey from 1889 until his death in 1926. Knowlton founded and edited The Plant World. He also authored many articles and books including Birds of the World and Plants of the Past.
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| creatorOf | Richmond, Charles Wallace, 1868-1932. [Ornithological papers / Richmond] | The Field Museum Library, The Field Museum of Natural History | |
| creatorOf | Fontaine, William Morris, 1835-1913. William Morris Fontaine letter to Mr.[Frank Hall?] Knowlton [manuscript] 1895 Mar 12. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. |
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| associatedWith | Richmond, Charles Wallace, 1868-1932. | person |
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