Background
Frye, Theodore Christian was born on September 15, 1869 in Washington, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Catherine (Kinzinger) Frye.
Frye, Theodore Christian was born on September 15, 1869 in Washington, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Catherine (Kinzinger) Frye.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1894. Doctor of Philisophy, University of Chicago, 1902.
Principal High School, Monticello. Illinois, 1894-1896; superintendent schools, Batavia, 1897-1900. Fellow in botany, University of Chicago, 1901-1902.
Professor biology, Morningside College, Iowa, 1902-1903.
Professor botany, 1903-1946, professor emeritus since 1946. Acting dean, College of Science, 1913-1915, University of Washington.
In charge Puget Sound Biological Station, summers, 1905, 07, 08, 09. Director same, 1913-1930.
In charge Kelp Expedition to Southeastern Alaska, for United States bureau of Soils, summer, 1913.
Instructor R.O.T.C., University of Washington, with rank of captain, 1917.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Botanical Society America.
Married Else Marie Anthon, June 30, 1908. Children: Elizabeth Anthon, Joanne Anthon (deceased).