Wayne Wantland, Works: 1934-1972
Scope and Contents
The Wayne Wantland Collection consists of published & unpublished works, as well as, biographical materials and professional correspondence.
The collection is divided into the following series:
I. Biographical Materials
II. Graduate & Doctoral Research
III. Published Work: Journal Articles
IV. Published Work: Book Chapters & Abstracts
V. Unpublished Work, Papers & Presentations
VI. Correspondence
VII: U.S. Navy Publications & Drawings
VIII: Illinois Wesleyan: Research, Grants & Programs
IX: Other Formats
Dates
- Works: 1934-1972
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Wayne Warde Wantland was born September 5, 1905, in Sheridan, Illinois. He received his bachelor's in education from Northwestern University, as well as, a master's (1932) and doctoral degree (1935) in zoology and medical science from the same institution. He joined the IWU faculty in 1944 as the George C. and Ella Beach Lewis professor of biology. Wantland also served as chairman of the division of natural sciences at Illinois Wesleyan University for 27 years. His research was focused primarily on the effects of parasites on hamsters and oral protozoa. His published writings included findings on parasitology, cancer, and dental decay. Dr. Wantland passed away on March 4, 1971.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Illinois Wesleyan University Archives Repository
P.O. Box 2899
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington IL 61701 US
309-556-1538
mminer@iwu.edu