EMINARIUM
BOTANICUM began its existence quite informally in 1886
as a natural alliance of seven students. While most of
these students were interested in botany and other
sciences, their strongest bond of union seems to have
been in their attitude towards scholarly life. They
refused to believe that life should be divided into
tight compartments, with learning and scholarship shut
off from the rest of existence. Most of these members
have since achieved well-deserved eminence.
During its forty
years' existence Sem. Bot. has developed an
interesting set of usages. Other chapters have been
established by members from Nebraska, at Washington,
D. C., Lansing, Mich., and elsewhere, although no
formal national federation exists. Two types of
meetings are held--Convocations, at which faculty
members are present; Chapters, which are in the hands
of student members.
OFFICERS
Custodian
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DORIS
HAYES
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Secretaries
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CHRISTINE
THYGESSEN
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ROSE
SCHMIDT
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Treasurer
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GEORGE
BEADLE
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Chronologer
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WILMA
SEARSON
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