Frederic Brewster Loomis
1873–1937 (age 64)
Paleontologist
Biography
Frederic Brewster Loomis became a leading voice in paleontology, directing energetic field expeditions to unearth fossils and assembling collections that advanced museum research far beyond his own lifetime.
He balanced those pursuits with teaching and support for younger scholars, ensuring that the stories preserved in stone remained a source of wonder and learning for students who followed in his footsteps.