Background
Giclas, Henry Lee was born on December 9, 1910 in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Son of Eli and Hedwig Herminna (Leissling) Giclas.
Giclas, Henry Lee was born on December 9, 1910 in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Son of Eli and Hedwig Herminna (Leissling) Giclas.
Bachelor of Science, University Arizona, 1937. Postgraduate, University California, Berkeley, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy with honors, Northern Arizona University, 1980.
Research assistant, Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, 1931-1944; astronomer, Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, 1944-1979; executive secretary, Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, 1952-1975; Adjunct Professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1968-1979; Adjunct Professor, Northern Arizona U., 1972-1979.
Member Flagstaff Freeholder's Committee, 1959. Executive vice president Raymond Educational Foundation, 1971-1977, president, 1977-1991. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member American Astronomical Society, Arizona Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Society Pacific (director 1959-1961), Northern Arizona Pioneers History Society (president 1972-1980), International Astronomical Union. Clubs: Coconino Country (pres 1962), Continental Country (advisory board 1972-1975). Lodges: Elks.
Married Bernice Francis Kent, May 23, 1936. 1 child, Henry Lee.