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'''Clarence Emmeren Kobuski''' (January 9, 1900 &ndash; May 9, 1963) was an American [[botanist]] and [[biologist]]. He was the curator of the [[Arnold Arboretum]] and the [[Gray Herbarium]] at [[Harvard University]] from 1954 until his death in 1963. <ref name=obituary>{{cite journal |last=Rollins |first=Reed C. |title=Clarence Emmeren Kobuski;1900-1963 |journal=TAXON |volume=XII |issue=6 |pages=213-214 |year=1963 |month=July |accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> He never married nor had any children.
'''Clarence Emmeren Kobuski''' (January 9, 1900 – May 9, 1963) was an American [[botanist]] and [[biologist]]. He was the curator of the [[Arnold Arboretum]] and the [[Gray Herbarium]] at [[Harvard University]] from 1954 until his death in 1963.<ref name=obituary>{{cite journal |last=Rollins |first=Reed C. |title=Clarence Emmeren Kobuski;1900-1963 |journal=Taxon |volume=XII |issue=6 |pages=213–214 |date=July 1963|doi=10.1002/j.1996-8175.1963.tb00032.x }}</ref> He never married nor had any children.


== Early Life ==
== Early life ==
Kobuski was born in Gloversville, New York to Frank Kobuski (October 9, 1867 &ndash; December 15, 1939) and Justina Kobuski ((née Unger) (February 1872 &ndash; ?). Their third of five children and their second son. His father was a baker who owned and operated Kobuski & Solocsky Bakery in Gloversville until his death, when Clarence's brother, Lawrence Kobuski took over. <ref>''Kobuski Family History''. Lawrence Kobuski, August 10, 1965</ref>
Kobuski was born in Gloversville, New York to Frank Kobuski (October 9, 1867 – December 15, 1939) and Justina Kobuski (née Unger) (February 1872 &ndash; ?). Their third of five children and their second son. His father was a baker who owned and operated Kobuski & Solocsky Bakery in Gloversville until his death, when Clarence's brother, Lawrence Kobuski took over.<ref>''Kobuski Family History''. Lawrence Kobuski, August 10, 1965</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Clarence received his undergraduate degree in botany from Cornell University in 1924. He went on to study for his doctorate at the Missouri Botanical Gardens under the tutelage of professor Jesse More Greenman.
Clarence received his undergraduate degree in botany from Cornell University in 1924. He went on to study for his doctorate at the Missouri Botanical Gardens under the tutelage of professor Jesse More Greenman.


== Harvard ==
== Harvard ==
Kobuski was first hired by Harvard University in 1927 as an editor of the Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. He continued in this capacity until 1936 when he became an associate curator of the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium.<ref>''Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM''. [[Harvard University]], 1936</ref> On October 9, 1942 he enlisted in the [[US Army]]<ref>''U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946'', [[US Army]], 1948</ref> serving until early 1946, taking a leave of absence from Harvard during this time.<ref>''Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM., [[Harvard University]], 1945</ref> In 1954 Kobuski, or "K" as he was known<ref name=obituary/>, was hired to be the head curator of both the Arnold Arboretum and Gray Herbarium.<ref name=obituary2>{{cite news |title= HARVARD'S KOBUSKI DIES; HERBARIUM HEAD WAS 63 |url=http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1963/5/10/harvards-kobuski-dies-herbarium-head-was/?print=1 |work=The Harvard Crimson|publisher=[[Harvard University]] |date=May 10, 1963 |accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> Positions he held until his death in 1963.<ref name=obituary/> While there Kuboski oversaw the integration of the major herbarium collections of both the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium into one single integrated collection of well over 2 million specimens. <ref name=obituary/> Through his work while at Harvard he became widely known for his expertise on the flora of Asia, the tropical flora of [[Central America]], as well as the [[Acanthaceae|Acanthus Family]].
Kobuski was first hired by Harvard University in 1927 as an editor of the Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. He continued in this capacity until 1936 when he became an associate curator of the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium.<ref>''Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM''. [[Harvard University]], 1936</ref> On October 9, 1942, he enlisted in the [[US Army]]<ref>''U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946'', [[US Army]], 1948</ref> serving until early 1946, taking a leave of absence from Harvard during this time.<ref>''Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM.'', [[Harvard University]], 1945</ref> In 1954 Kobuski, or "K" as he was known,<ref name=obituary/> was hired to be the head curator of both the Arnold Arboretum and Gray Herbarium.<ref name=obituary2>{{cite news |title=HARVARD'S KOBUSKI DIES; HERBARIUM HEAD WAS 63 |url=http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1963/5/10/harvards-kobuski-dies-herbarium-head-was/?print=1 |work=The Harvard Crimson |publisher=[[Harvard University]] |date=May 10, 1963 |accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> Positions he held until his death in 1963.<ref name=obituary/> While there Kuboski oversaw the integration of the major herbarium collections of both the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium into one single integrated collection of well over 2 million specimens.<ref name=obituary/> Through his work while at Harvard he became widely known for his expertise on the flora of Asia, the tropical flora of [[Central America]], as well as the [[Acanthaceae|Acanthus Family]].


== Death ==
== Death ==
Clarence Kobuski died at his home in Weston, Massachusetts on May 9, 1963.
Clarence Kobuski died at his home in Weston, Massachusetts on May 9, 1963.


== Selected Publications ==
==Selected publications==
* 1926. A review of the genus Priva. pg. 34
* 1926. A review of the genus Priva. pg. 34
* 1928. A monograph of the American species of the genus Dyschoriste. Ed. Washington University
* 1928. A monograph of the American species of the genus Dyschoriste. Ed. Washington University
* 1937. Studies in Theaceae. II Cleyera. 118 Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, Volume XVIII, pp. 119-123
* 1937. Studies in Theaceae. II Cleyera. 118 Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, Volume XVIII, pp.&nbsp;119–123


== Abbreviation ==
== Abbreviation ==
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Latest revision as of 13:13, 19 May 2023

Clarence Emmeren Kobuski
Born(1900-01-09)January 9, 1900[1]
Gloversville, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1963(1963-05-09) (aged 63)
Weston, Massachusetts, U.S.
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materCornell University
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
Biology
InstitutionsHarvard
Author abbrev. (botany)Kobuski

Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (January 9, 1900 – May 9, 1963) was an American botanist and biologist. He was the curator of the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium at Harvard University from 1954 until his death in 1963.[2] He never married nor had any children.

Early life[edit]

Kobuski was born in Gloversville, New York to Frank Kobuski (October 9, 1867 – December 15, 1939) and Justina Kobuski (née Unger) (February 1872 – ?). Their third of five children and their second son. His father was a baker who owned and operated Kobuski & Solocsky Bakery in Gloversville until his death, when Clarence's brother, Lawrence Kobuski took over.[3]

Education[edit]

Clarence received his undergraduate degree in botany from Cornell University in 1924. He went on to study for his doctorate at the Missouri Botanical Gardens under the tutelage of professor Jesse More Greenman.

Harvard[edit]

Kobuski was first hired by Harvard University in 1927 as an editor of the Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. He continued in this capacity until 1936 when he became an associate curator of the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium.[4] On October 9, 1942, he enlisted in the US Army[5] serving until early 1946, taking a leave of absence from Harvard during this time.[6] In 1954 Kobuski, or "K" as he was known,[2] was hired to be the head curator of both the Arnold Arboretum and Gray Herbarium.[7] Positions he held until his death in 1963.[2] While there Kuboski oversaw the integration of the major herbarium collections of both the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium into one single integrated collection of well over 2 million specimens.[2] Through his work while at Harvard he became widely known for his expertise on the flora of Asia, the tropical flora of Central America, as well as the Acanthus Family.

Death[edit]

Clarence Kobuski died at his home in Weston, Massachusetts on May 9, 1963.

Selected publications[edit]

  • 1926. A review of the genus Priva. pg. 34
  • 1928. A monograph of the American species of the genus Dyschoriste. Ed. Washington University
  • 1937. Studies in Theaceae. II Cleyera. 118 Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, Volume XVIII, pp. 119–123

Abbreviation[edit]

In botany, the author abbreviation used to indicate Clarence Emmeren Kobuski as the authority for species' names is Kobuski.

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918. National Archives and Records Administration, 1918
  2. ^ a b c d Rollins, Reed C. (July 1963). "Clarence Emmeren Kobuski;1900-1963". Taxon. XII (6): 213–214. doi:10.1002/j.1996-8175.1963.tb00032.x.
  3. ^ Kobuski Family History. Lawrence Kobuski, August 10, 1965
  4. ^ Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM. Harvard University, 1936
  5. ^ U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, US Army, 1948
  6. ^ Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM., Harvard University, 1945
  7. ^ "HARVARD'S KOBUSKI DIES; HERBARIUM HEAD WAS 63". The Harvard Crimson. Harvard University. May 10, 1963. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
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