Background
Baumgartner, William Jacob was born on May 14, 1871 in Excelsior, Morgan County, Missouri, United States. Son of A. and Barbara (Garber) Baumgartner.
Baumgartner, William Jacob was born on May 14, 1871 in Excelsior, Morgan County, Missouri, United States. Son of A. and Barbara (Garber) Baumgartner.
Student Bethel College, Newton, Kansas. Bachelor of Arts; University of Kansas, 1900, Master of Arts, 1901. Studied University of Chicago, 1901-1904.
Doctor of Philisophy, University of Munich, Germany, 1929.
Teacher public schools, Kansas, 7 years. Instructor zoology, 1904, assistant professor, 1905, associate professor, 1913, professor since 1930, University of Kansas.
Member staff Puget Sound Marine Station, 1908-1915. Member scientific expedition to Oregon fossil fields, 1905, to Arizona for insects, 1906, to Puget Sound for sea animals, 1908. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member Society American Anatomists, American Zoological Society, Kansas Academy Science (life.
Club: University.
Married Olga Leisy, December 19, 1900.