Education
He received his Bachelor of Science from Hamline University, and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Donald Farner
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He served in the Navy"s Medical Service Corps in World World War II and later retired with the rank of captain. He was president of the American Ornithologists" Union from 1973 to 1975. He was also President of the 17th International Ornithological Congress and prepared its statutes and by-laws.
He served as dean of the graduate school at Washington State University.
Among other things, he wrote several volumes on avian biology and works on the fauna of Crater Lake.
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March 18, 1988 (aged 73) -
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United States
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Guggenheim Fellowship Brewster Medal
The William Brewster Memorial Award, usually referred to as the Brewster Medal, is awarded by the American Ornithologists' Union and is named for ornithologist William Brewster.The William Brewster Memorial Award, usually referred to as the Brewster Medal, is awarded by the American Ornithologists' Union and is named for ornithologist William Brewster.