Miller, Loye, 1874-1970

Loye Holmes Miller was born on Oct. 13, 1874 in Minden, Los Angeles; BS (1898), MS (1903), Ph. D (1912), Univ. of CA; instructor in natural science, Oahu College, Honolulu (1900-03); instructor in biology (1904-18), asst. professor (1919-20), assoc. professor (1920-23), professor (1923-43), UCLA; member, American Society of Naturalists; president of the board of governors, Cooper Ornithological Club; contributed 100 papers on fossil and recent vertebrates of the Pacific Coast to various publishers; published books include The marital tie in birds (1919?) and Lifelong boyhood : recollections of a naturalist afield (1950); he died on Apr. 6, 1970. of a naturalist afield (1950); he died on Apr. 6, 1970.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1904-1969. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 39826066

Loye Holmes Miller was born in Minden, Louisiana on October 18, 1874. He received an M.S. in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1903. In 1904 he became an instructor in Biology at the Los Angeles Normal School, later the University of California at Los Angeles. He remained on the faculty until his retirement as Professor of Biology in 1943. Miller passed away on April 6, 1970.

From the description of Loye Miller typescripts, circa 1920-1950. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 32513859

Naturalist and teacher; worked at UCLA and conducted field work in California, Southern Arizona, Oregon, Mexico, Panama, and the Hawaiian Islands.

From the description of Miller papers, 1950-1970. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39036832

Biography

Loye Holmes Miller was born in Minden, Louisiana on October 18, 1874. He received an M.S. in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1903. In 1904 he became an instructor in Biology at the Los Angeles Normal School, later the University of California at Los Angeles. He remained on the faculty until his retirement as Professor of Biology in 1943. Miller passed away on April 6, 1970.

From the guide to the Loye Miller Typescripts, circa 1920-1950, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)

Biography

Loye Holmes Miller was born on October 13, 1874 in Minden, Los Angeles; BS (1898), MS (1903), Ph.D (1912), University of California; instructor in natural science, Oahu College, Honolulu (1900-03); instructor in biology (1904-18), assistant professor (1919-20), associate professor (1920-23), professor (1923-43), UCLA; member, American Society of Naturalists; president of the board of governors, Cooper Ornithological Club; contributed 100 papers on fossil and recent vertebrates of the Pacific Coast to various publishers; published books include The Marital Tie in Birds (1919?) and Lifelong Boyhood: Recollections of a Naturalist Afield (1950); he died on April 6, 1970.

From the guide to the Loye Miller Papers, ca. 1904-1969, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

Biography

Loye Holmes Miller, biologist, zoologist and ornithologist, was born on October 13, 1874 in Minden, Louisiana. He came to California as a boy and later studied at the University of California. His teaching career in biology began at Oahu College on Honolulu, from 1900 to 1903, and continued at the State Normal School in Los Angeles, and at the University of California in Los Angeles. In 1904 he was scientific assistant to Professor Ritter on the marine exploration cruise of the Albatross, working from San Diego to Point Concepción.

Very much interested in ornithology, Miller imitated bird songs and calls, and made recordings of them. In great demand as a lecturer and promoter of National Parks, Professor Miller instituted nature guide services in Yosemite in 1921, to encourage nature study. He also contributed to California paleontology by his studies of vertebrate fossils, and his discovery of the remains of the California peacock in the La Brea tarpits.

From the guide to the Loye Holmes Miller papers, 1899-1957, (The Bancroft Library)