Richard Landis Phipps

Background

Phipps, Richard Landis was born on April 5, 1935 in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Son of William Harry and Hilda Lita (Dehl) Phipps.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Illinois U., 1958; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1965.

Career

Research botanist, United States Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, 1961-1991; visiting professor dendrochrnology, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1991. Lecturer George Washington University, Washington, 1977-1989. Adjunct Professor George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, 1979-1989.

Achievements

• Richard Landis Phipps has been listed as a noteworthy Botanist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ecological Society American, Lions International.

Connections

Married Joyce Ann Goeggle, Nov.4, 1955. Children: Cynthia Lee, John William.

Father:

William Harry Phipps

Mother:

Hilda Lita (Dehl) Phipps

Spouse:

Joyce Ann Goeggle

child:

John William Phipps

child:

Cynthia Lee Phipps