Samuel Avery

Background

Avery, Samuel was born on April 19, 1865 in Lamoille, Illinois, United States. Son of Stephen B. and Mary T. Avery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Doane College, 1887. Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska, 1892, A.M., 1894. Doctor of Philosophy, Heidelberg.

1896; Doctor of Laws, Doane and University of Idaho, 1909.

Career

August 4, 1897. Adjunct professor of chemistry, University of Nebraska, 1896-1899. Professor of chemistry and chemist, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Idaho, 1899-1901. Professor analytical and organic chemistry, University of Nebraska, 1901.

Professor agricultural chemistry and chemist, University of Nebraska Experiment Station, 1902-1905. Head professor of chemistry, 1905-1908, acting chancellor, 1908-1909, chancellor, 1909, chancellor emeritus and professor of research in chemistry, since 1927, University of Nebraska Leave of absence January-November 1918, as member and vice chairman chemistry committee National Research Council, and major chemical warfare service United States of America, chief of university relations unit. United States member International Conciliation Commission with Sweden, 1914-1915.

Membership

Mason. Received Kiwanis Medal.

• Member, International Conciliation Commission with Sweden. 1914-1915. Mem: Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married May B. Bennett.

Father:

Stephen B.

Mother:

Mary T. Avery

Spouse:

May B. Bennett.