Title

Sister Remberta Westkaemper: a fine lady and excellent field botanist

Authors

Stephen G. Saupe, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2-5-2015

Disciplines

Biology | Botany | History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

Abstract

Sister Remberta, the first full-time president of Saint Ben's and founding member of the CSB Biology Department, was the preeminent authority on the flora of Stearns County. This presentation will focus on Sister Remberta's botanical activities with an introduction to the CSB|SJU Bailey Herbarium. This work was supported by a Centennial Year Fellowship.

Recommended Citation

Saupe, Stephen G., "Sister Remberta Westkaemper: a fine lady and excellent field botanist" (2015). Forum Lectures. 120.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/forum_lectures/120