Thomas Leroy Hankinson Lantern Slide collection

Collection

Identifier: 010.TLHLS

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Thomas Leroy Hankinson was a professor of natural science at Michigan State Normal College. His lantern slide collection includes images used for teaching and research.

The Thomas Leroy Hankinson Lantern Slide collection has been divided into the following series: Insects and Plants. Each slide has been identified by the label written or printed on the slide. Unlabelled slides have been noted.

Dates

1921 - 1935

Creator

Hankinson, Thomas L., 1876-1935 (Thomas Leroy) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical note

Thomas Leroy Hankinson was a professor of natural science at Michigan State Normal College. He was born on April 12, 1876 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and after losing his parents at a young age, relocated to HIllsdale, Michigan to live with his uncle. He received a B.S. from Michigan Agricultural College in 1898, and a second B.S. from Cornell University in 1900. He served as a professor of zoology MSNC from 1921 until his death in 1935.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 negative boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Thomas Leroy Hankinson was a professor of natural science at Michigan State Normal College. His lantern slide collection includes images used for teaching and research.