Richard A. Howard
Richard A. Howard | |
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| Born | July 1, 1917 Ph.D., Harvard University |
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| Author abbrev. (botany) | R.A.Howard |
Richard Alden Howard (July 1, 1917 – September 18, 2003) was an American
botanist and plant taxonomist. Howard, who served as director of Arnold Arboretum between 1954 and 1977, was known for his work in tropical biology and as author of the 6-volume Flora of the Lesser Antilles (1974–1989).[1]
Early life and education
Howard was the elder of two sons born in
Irving W. Bailey at Harvard University. Howard worked on the Icacinaceae plant family and in 1939 he received a fellowship which supported his graduate study. He continued to work on the Icacinaceae, receiving his doctorate in 1942. His doctoral thesis was entitled Studies of the Icacinaceae: A monograph of the New World species.[2]
World War II
After graduation, Howard attempted to enlist in the
captain. Howard was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1947 for his work in this program.[2]
References
- ^ "Richard A. Howard (1917–2003) Papers". Harvard University Herbaria.
- ^ a b c Warnement, Judith A.; Carroll E. Wood Jr (2004). "In Memoriam. Richard Alden Howard. 1917–2003" (PDF). Arnoldia. 63 (2): 2–7.
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- ^ International Plant Names Index. R.A.Howard.
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