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Historical Essay

Carr, Ezra Slocum (1819-1894)

Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
Brief biography of University of Wisconsin chemistry and natural history professor, Ezra Slocum Carr.
Historical Essay

Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929

Author, Economist and Social Critic
Discover the history author, econonmist and social critic Thorstein Veblen.
Historical Essay

Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)

Professor, University President, Geologist and Author
Discover the history of professor, university president, geologist and author, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, who establishing the university extension.
Historical Essay

Jones, Nellie Kedzie, 1858-1956

Pioneer in Home Economics
This woman served as the first female professor at Kansas State Agricultural College. Read about her role as state leader of the Home Economics Extension.

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