Background
Illick, Joseph Simon was born on September 16, 1884 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Anna Louise (Unangst) Illick.
Illick, Joseph Simon was born on September 16, 1884 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Anna Louise (Unangst) Illick.
Bachelor of Arts, Lafayette College, 1907, Doctor of Science, 1927. B.F., Biltmore Forest School, 1911, Forest Engineer, 1913. Graduate study, University of Munich, 1910-1911.
Master of Science, Juniata College, 1925. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Syracuse University, 1952.
Instructor in forestry, Pennsylvania State Forest School, 1907-1910, professor forestry, 1911-1918, acting director, 1918-1919. Chief of silviculture and research, Pennsylvania State Department Forestry, 1919-1927. State forester, Pennsylvania, 1927-1931.
Head of department forest management, New York State College of Forestry. 1931-1943, acting dean, 1943-1945, dean, 1945-1952, dean emeritus since 1952. Chief consultant New York State Joint Legislative Committee Natural Resources.
Fellow Society American Foresters, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Forestry Association, American Society Public Administration, ex-officio. Mason, Shriner.; Clubs: University.
Married Della May Brotzman. Children: Dorothy Emelyn, Joseph Francis, Anna May, Ira Ellwood, Helen Josephine.