Francis D. Hole
F. D. Hole | |
|---|---|
c.1988 | |
| Born | Francis Doan Hole August 25, 1913 Muncie, Indiana, USA |
| Died | January 15, 2002 (aged 88) Madison, WI, USA |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Earlham College (1933) Haverford College (1934) University of Wisconsin-Madison (1943) |
| Known for | Wisconsin State Soil (1983) Soils of Wisconsin (1976) Antigo Silt Loam Song (1980) |
| Spouse |
Agnes Calvert (m. 1941) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | UW-Madison Distinguished Teaching Award (1974) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Soil Science, Pedology, Geography |
| Institutions | Earlham College (c. 1944) University of Wisconsin-Madison (1946–83) |
| Website | Memorial Webpage |
Francis Doan Hole (25 August 1913 – 15 January 2002), was an American pedologist, educator, and musician, best known for his contributions to mapping the extent of soils and their properties in the Wisconsin region and using inventive lectures and musical performances to communicate and popularize the field of soil science. His work and reputation earned him various titles of endearment in his community and among soil scientists worldwide, notably “Ambassador of Soils" and "Poet Laureate of Soil Science".