Blanche Jennings Thompson

1887–1983 (age 96)

Botanist

Biography

Blanche Jennings Thompson was a botanist whose careful studies of plant life and love of the natural world inspired students and fellow scientists alike.

Her dedication to sharing botanical knowledge encouraged many to explore and appreciate the living landscape, and her memory is honored at Geneseo.

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