Background
Blasdell, Robert Ferris was born on May 12, 1929 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (parents American citizens). Son of Robert Allen and Fanny Eva (Shellabear) Blasdell.
Blasdell, Robert Ferris was born on May 12, 1929 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (parents American citizens). Son of Robert Allen and Fanny Eva (Shellabear) Blasdell.
Bachelor in Botany, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1951; Master of Arts in Botany, University of Michigan, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, University of Michigan, 1960.
Visiting assistant professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1960-1964; assistant professor, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, 1959-1964; assistant professor, Canisius College, Buffalo, 1964-1969; associate professor, Canisius College, Buffalo, since 1969; chairman biology department, Canisius College, Buffalo, 1978-1981.
With United States Navy, 1952-1953. Member American Fern Society, Torrey Botanical Club, Sigma Xi.
Married Astrid Elke Paluch, August 24, 1963 (deceased August 1994). Children: Katie Ann Blasdell Zettle, Kirsten Ann Blasdell Hoffman, Damione Matthew.