About Edith Katherine Cash
Lived 1890 – 1992 (aged 101). Edith Katherine Cash was an American botanist, mycologist, editor, botanical collector and scientific collector.
Edith Katherine Cash (October 14, 1890 – April 6, 1992) She spent her entire research career in this institution. Cash started as a botanical translator in 1913. After 11 years, she advanced from that position to junior pathologist. She obtained the position as assistant pathologist in 1929, after that as associate mycologist in 1944 and finally as mycologist in 1956.
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Who was Edith Katherine Cash?
American mycologist (1890-1992)
When was Edith Katherine Cash born?
Edith Katherine Cash was born on 14 October 1890 in Binghamton.
When did Edith Katherine Cash die?
Edith Katherine Cash died on 6 April 1992 in Binghamton.
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Edith Katherine Cash was a botanist, mycologist, editor, botanical collector and scientific collector.
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Edith Katherine Cash was American.
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