Leo Humphrey Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-267

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Leo Humphrey Papers consist of records from his time as a Ph.D. student in chemistry at the University of Minnesota, seminar and lecture notes for graduate coursework in chemistry, and notes on and reviews of academic articles. These papers, which date from 1915 through 1924, also contain notes for Ph.D. preliminary examinations, additional academic records, photographs, and a program commemorating 25 years of service as a faculty member at Whitman College.

Dates

Creation: 1915-1924

Creator

Humphrey, Leo (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Leo Chandler Humphrey was born on September 28, 1895 in Charlemont, Massachusetts. He graduated from Montana State College in 1919 with a major in chemistry. He taught at the same school for two years, and then accepted his appointment as teaching fellow at the University of Minnesota for three years. He married Louise Forbes in 1921. He also did graduate work in organic chemistry at the University of Minnesota. He came to Whitman College in 1924 as Instructor in Chemistry and advanced to Professor of Chemistry. From 1934 to 1944 he served as Dean of Men. He died on March 9, 1960 in Walla Walla, Washington.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Leo Humphrey Papers contain material from Leo Humphrey, a professor of chemistry at Whitman College. These papers, which date from 1915 through 1924, contain records from Leo's time as a Ph.D. student in chemistry, seminar and lecture notes, academic records, photographs, and programs.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Dr. Bruce McFadden in July 1980. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0452.