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'''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. |
'''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 |year=1963 |month=July |accessdate=July 9, 2013}}</ref> He never married nor had any children. |
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== Early |
== Early life == |
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Kobuski was born in Gloversville, New York to Frank Kobuski (October 9, 1867 – December 15, 1939) and Justina Kobuski |
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.<ref>''Kobuski Family History''. Lawrence Kobuski, August 10, 1965</ref> |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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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. |
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== Harvard == |
== Harvard == |
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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/> |
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]]. |
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== Death == |
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* 1926. A review of the genus Priva. pg. 34 |
* 1926. A review of the genus Priva. pg. 34 |
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* 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 |
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* 1937. Studies in Theaceae. II Cleyera. 118 Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, Volume XVIII, pp. |
* 1937. Studies in Theaceae. II Cleyera. 118 Journal of the Arnold Arboretum, Volume XVIII, pp. 119–123 |
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== Abbreviation == |
== Abbreviation == |
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Revision as of 15:11, 8 July 2013
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski | |
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| Born | 9 January 1900[1] |
| Died | 9 May 1963 (aged 63) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany Biology |
| Institutions | Harvard |
| 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
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
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
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
Clarence Kobuski died at his home in Weston, Massachusetts on May 9, 1963.
Selected Publications
- 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
In botany, the author abbreviation used to indicate Clarence Emmeren Kobuski as the authority for species' names is Kobuski.
References
- ^ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918. National Archives and Records Administration, 1918
- ^ a b c d Rollins, Reed C. (1963). "Clarence Emmeren Kobuski;1900-1963". TAXON. XII (6): 213–214.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Kobuski Family History. Lawrence Kobuski, August 10, 1965
- ^ Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM. Harvard University, 1936
- ^ U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, US Army, 1948
- ^ Harvard University. Report of the President of Harvard College and reports of departments;ARNOLD ARBORETUM., Harvard University, 1945
- ^ "HARVARD'S KOBUSKI DIES; HERBARIUM HEAD WAS 63". The Harvard Crimson. Harvard University. May 10, 1963. Retrieved July 9, 2013.