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Albert John Cook

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In 1862 he returned to his alma mater, teaching mathematics and a half-year course in entomology, one of the earliest formal courses offered in the United States. In 1867 he established the Collection of Insects at the College. In 1869 he became a professor of zoology and entomology.
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and educator. He was influential in the development of entomology in Michigan and California. Cook taught one of the first formal courses in entomology in the United States.
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Cook was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 30, 1842. He studied agriculture and biology at the (Michigan) State Agricultural College (now
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from 1894 to 1911 and after this headed California's Commission of Horticulture.
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While at State Agricultural College, he was extensively involved in
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He died in his childhood home on September 29, 1916.
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