Background
Adamstone, Frank Belton was born on December 10, 1896 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Murrell and Birdie Elizabeth (Smith) Adamstone.
Adamstone, Frank Belton was born on December 10, 1896 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Murrell and Birdie Elizabeth (Smith) Adamstone.
Bachelor, U. Toronto, 1921; Master of Arts, U. Toronto, 1922; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Toronto, 1924.
With, Royal Ontario Museum geological expedition, 1919-1920; biological survey, Lake Nipigon, 1921-1923; instructor zoology, University of Illinois, 1924-1927; associate, University of Illinois, 1927-1935; assistant professor, University of Illinois, 1935-1939; associate professor, University of Illinois, 1939-1944; professor, University of Illinois, from 1944. Chairman of the executive committee department zoology University of Illinois, 1947, acting head, 1948, headdept., 1949-1957, chairman division biological science, 1953.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society Zoologists, American Association Anatomists, Sigma Xi, others M C.
Married Edith MargaretLawson, June 30, 1925. 1 child, Ruth Evelyn.