Richard Klein

Background

Klein, Richard was born on March 17, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry and Grace (Flora) Klein.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1947; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1951.

Career

Curator, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, 1953-1967; professor, U. Vermont, Burlington, since 1967. Consultant Time-Life Corporation, New York City, 1960-1964, Union Carbide Corporation, Westchester, New York, 1962-1966.

Achievements

• Richard Klein has been listed as a noteworthy Botany educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1942-1946.

Connections

Married Deana Tarson, September 13, 1947.

Father:

Harry Klein

Mother:

Grace (Flora) Klein

Spouse:

Deana Tarson