Background
Hanson, Frank Blair was born on July 15, 1886 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of Warren John and Luzetta (Adrean) Hanson.
Hanson, Frank Blair was born on July 15, 1886 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of Warren John and Luzetta (Adrean) Hanson.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1913. Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1916. Doctor of Philosophy, American University, 1919.
Zoology, Washington University, 1916-1918, assistant professor, 1918-1920, associate professor, 1919-1924. Professor, 1924-1933. Fellowship administrator for Natural Sciences of Rockefeller Foundation in Europe, 1930-1932, assistant director in New York City, 1933-1935, associate director, 1935.
Received traveling fellowship, American University, 1915-1916.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Harriet R. Cavender, June 21, 1910. Children: Betty Blair, Phyllis Claire, Frank Blair (deceased) Instructor.