Alice L. Kibbe facts for kids
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Alice L. Kibbe
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| Born | June 27, 1881 |
| Died | January 21, 1969 (aged 87) Bellingham, Washington
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Washington State Normal School at Bellingham 1905 A.B. University of Washington 1910 |
| Alma mater | Washington State Normal School at Bellingham University of Washington Cornell University |
| Occupation | botanist |
| Years active | 1920-1956 |
Dr. Alice Lovina Kibbe (born June 27, 1881 – died January 21, 1969) was an amazing American botanist. She was also a Professor and leader of the Biology department at Carthage College in Carthage, Illinois. She worked there for many years, from 1920 to 1956.
People in her area knew her as a great natural historian. She was also a philanthropist, which means she loved to help others. Dr. Kibbe was also a traveler and an important early female leader in academics.
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Life and Education
Alice Kibbe was a very dedicated student. She went to several universities to study science.
Early Schooling and Degrees
She first graduated from the State Normal School. Later, she earned two degrees from the University of Washington. She received her A.B. degree in 1910 and her M.A. degree in 1914.
Advanced Studies at Cornell
Dr. Kibbe continued her education at Cornell University. She earned her M.S. degree in 1920. In 1926, she completed her Ph.D. This is the highest degree you can get at a university. Her Ph.D. project was called "A Plant Survey of Hancock Co., Illinois." This means she studied all the different plants in that area.
Later Life and Legacy
Dr. Kibbe made a big impact with her work and her generous spirit.
Returning to Washington
In 1964, Carthage College moved to a new location. Dr. Kibbe decided to move back to her home state of Washington. She gave away much of her land there for public use.
Kibbe Life Science Research Station
She donated a large wooded area near Warsaw, Illinois. This land was along the Mississippi River. This donation became the main part of the Alice L. Kibbe Life Science Research Station. This station is about 7-square-kilometer (2.7 sq mi) in size. It is used for scientific research and is run by Western Illinois University.
Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum
Dr. Kibbe had many collections of natural history items. These collections are now kept at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum in Carthage. This museum helps people learn about her work and the natural world.
