Background
Dill, Homer Ray was born on October 30, 1878 in Gardiner, Maine, United States. Son of Henry Frank and Harriet Bertha (Carver) Dill.
Dill, Homer Ray was born on October 30, 1878 in Gardiner, Maine, United States. Son of Henry Frank and Harriet Bertha (Carver) Dill.
Graduated from the high school, Gardiner, 1904. Special course in modeling, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New New York
Curator Maine State Museum, 1905-1906. With State University Iowa, 1906-1964, successively assistant professor zoology until 1908, director Vertebrate Museum, 1908-1927, U. Museum, 1927-1950, emeritus, 1950-1964.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Museums, Iowa Academy Science. Rotarian.; Clubs: International, Triangle. Originator of college courses in taxidermy and music work.
Married Evelyn Helen Dolloff, August 21, 1906. Married second, Anna Beulah Crawford, August 17, 1934. Children: Herbert Hornaday, Homer Manter.