Lancaster County NeArchives Biographies.....Avery, Samuel 1865 - 
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Samuel Avery

Samuel Avery, chancellor emeritus and professor of research in chemistry at the
University of Nebraska, was born at Lamoille, Illinois, April 19, 1865. He is
the son of Stephen B. and Mary T. Avery.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Doane College in 1887, and has since
been awarded the following degrees: Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska,
1892; Master of Arts, 1894; Doctor of Philosophy, Heidelberg, 1896; Doctor of
Laws, Doane College and University of Idaho, 1909. He was married to Mary B.
Bennett on August 4, 1897.

Dr. Avery was adjunct professor of chemistry, University of Nebraska, 1896-99;
professor of chemistry and chemist at the Agricultural Experiment Station,
University of Idaho, 1899-1901; professor of analytical and organic chemistry,
University of Nebraska, 1901; professor of agricultural chemistry and chemist,
University of Nebraska Experiment Station, 1902-05; head professor of chemistry,
1905-08; acting chancellor, 1908-09; chancellor, 1909-27; since 1927 he has been
chancellor emeritus.

He was granted a leave of absence during the World War and served as a member
and vice chairman of the chemistry committee of the National Research Council
and as a major in the chemistry warfare service of the United States Army. He
was head of the university relations unit.

Dr. Avery is an honorary member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Rotary
Club. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi and is a Mason. Residence:
Lincoln. 


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Hebron, NE
1932

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