About Lee Oras Overholts
Lived 1890 – 1946 (aged 56). Lee Oras Overholts was an American mycologist, botanist and university teacher.
Lee Oras Overholts (23 June 1890 – 10 November 1946) was an American mycologist known for his expertise on polypore fungi.
Personal life Lee Oras Overholts was born in Camden, Ohio and attended Miami University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1912. His postgraduate education was at Washington University where his Ph.D. was awarded in 1915.
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Who was Lee Oras Overholts?
American mycologist (1890–1946)
When was Lee Oras Overholts born?
Lee Oras Overholts was born on 23 June 1890 in Ohio, Camden.
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Lee Oras Overholts died on 10 November 1946 in Pennsylvania, State College.
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Lee Oras Overholts was a mycologist, botanist and university teacher.
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Lee Oras Overholts was American.
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