William Emilius Praeger:

distinguished himself in the field of biology. Emigrating to the USA c.1884, he graduated from Illinois University in 1900 with a degree in science. He was appointed Professor of Biology and Geology at Kalamazoo College in Michigan in 1905. His early education was in Holywood and then at The Royal Belfast Academical Institute

Professor of Biology. Prepared in Univ. College School, London, England. B. S.; M. S., 1903, Chicago. Counsellor in Graduate Schools, Univ. of Chicago, 1904. Teaching and Lecturing; Instructor Twp. High School, Streator; Lecturer, Univ. Extension, Univ. of Chicago. Prof. Deseret Summer Institute, Logan, Utah.' Article, Birds in Horticulture, from Trans. Ill. State Nort. Soc., Vo1. XXXIII, pub. by Ill. Audubon Soc., 1902. Member Amer. Assn. for Advancement of Science.