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Item information

Title:
Homer D. House
Description:
Dr. Homer House posing in front of a tent. Dr. House (d. 1949) was an Assistant Director and Lecturer at the Biltmore Forest School from 1907 to 1913. He later served as State Botanist of New York from 1914 until his retirement in 1948. House was the author and illustrator of "Wild Flowers of New York," an elaborate 2 volume set containing 264 color plates. "Dr. House"
Topics:
Forestry
People
Subjects:
Forestry schools and education
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Extent:
5 x 3 1/2
Item identifier:
schenck-nd_img3
Created Date:
circa
Names:
Biltmore Forest School more info on Biltmore Forest School 
House, Homer D. (Homer Doliver), 1878-1949 more info on House, Homer D. (Homer Doliver), 1878-1949 
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections