Talbert W. Abbott, 81, the first dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, died early today at his home, 1103 Briarwood Drive, Carbondale. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Abbott joined the SIU-C faculty in 1928 as an associate professor of chemistry. He held a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's from Harvard University and a PH. D from the University of Illinois.
Before coming to SIU-C, he taught at Harvard and the Georgia School of Technology.
Mr. Abbott served as the first liberal arts dean from 1945, when the college was formed, until 1960, when he was named dean of academic affairs. He held that post until 1961, when he retired. He taught at the university on a part-time basis until 1969.
At the university, he also served as director of extension and director of placement.
The Abbotts lived for many years at 1328 S. Thompson St. Their landmark house was moved to make way for the University Center, now the Student Center. That house now is located south of Carbondale on U.S. 51.
A dormitory at the Thompson Point residence area of SIU-C is named after Mr. Abbott.
During World War I, he served in the 101st Field Signal Battalion and spent one year in France.
He was a member of several fraternities and lodges, including: American Legion, Jackson Country Club, Rotary Club, American Association of University Professors and the American Chemical Society.
In 1940, Mr. Abbott co-authored a text book "Experimental General Chemistry," with J.W. Neckers and Kenneth A. Van Lente.
Mr. Abbott was born on Aug. 21, 1892, in Otwell, Ind., to McCrillis and Emma Houpt Abbott. He was married to the former Hazel Ervin on Dec. 20, 1930, in Carbondale.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ellen Kellery of Makanda; a son, Frank of Minooka; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Huffman Funeral Home in Carbondale. The Rev. Duane Lanchestre, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery near Carbondale.
There will be no visitation. Persons who so desire may contribute to the Heart Fund, the family said.
Source: Southern Illinoisan, Fri., Feb. 15, 1974
Obituary provided by Ann Carruthers
Mr. Abbott joined the SIU-C faculty in 1928 as an associate professor of chemistry. He held a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's from Harvard University and a PH. D from the University of Illinois.
Before coming to SIU-C, he taught at Harvard and the Georgia School of Technology.
Mr. Abbott served as the first liberal arts dean from 1945, when the college was formed, until 1960, when he was named dean of academic affairs. He held that post until 1961, when he retired. He taught at the university on a part-time basis until 1969.
At the university, he also served as director of extension and director of placement.
The Abbotts lived for many years at 1328 S. Thompson St. Their landmark house was moved to make way for the University Center, now the Student Center. That house now is located south of Carbondale on U.S. 51.
A dormitory at the Thompson Point residence area of SIU-C is named after Mr. Abbott.
During World War I, he served in the 101st Field Signal Battalion and spent one year in France.
He was a member of several fraternities and lodges, including: American Legion, Jackson Country Club, Rotary Club, American Association of University Professors and the American Chemical Society.
In 1940, Mr. Abbott co-authored a text book "Experimental General Chemistry," with J.W. Neckers and Kenneth A. Van Lente.
Mr. Abbott was born on Aug. 21, 1892, in Otwell, Ind., to McCrillis and Emma Houpt Abbott. He was married to the former Hazel Ervin on Dec. 20, 1930, in Carbondale.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ellen Kellery of Makanda; a son, Frank of Minooka; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Huffman Funeral Home in Carbondale. The Rev. Duane Lanchestre, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery near Carbondale.
There will be no visitation. Persons who so desire may contribute to the Heart Fund, the family said.
Source: Southern Illinoisan, Fri., Feb. 15, 1974
Obituary provided by Ann Carruthers
Talbert W. Abbott, 81, the first dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, died early today at his home, 1103 Briarwood Drive, Carbondale. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Abbott joined the SIU-C faculty in 1928 as an associate professor of chemistry. He held a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's from Harvard University and a PH. D from the University of Illinois.
Before coming to SIU-C, he taught at Harvard and the Georgia School of Technology.
Mr. Abbott served as the first liberal arts dean from 1945, when the college was formed, until 1960, when he was named dean of academic affairs. He held that post until 1961, when he retired. He taught at the university on a part-time basis until 1969.
At the university, he also served as director of extension and director of placement.
The Abbotts lived for many years at 1328 S. Thompson St. Their landmark house was moved to make way for the University Center, now the Student Center. That house now is located south of Carbondale on U.S. 51.
A dormitory at the Thompson Point residence area of SIU-C is named after Mr. Abbott.
During World War I, he served in the 101st Field Signal Battalion and spent one year in France.
He was a member of several fraternities and lodges, including: American Legion, Jackson Country Club, Rotary Club, American Association of University Professors and the American Chemical Society.
In 1940, Mr. Abbott co-authored a text book "Experimental General Chemistry," with J.W. Neckers and Kenneth A. Van Lente.
Mr. Abbott was born on Aug. 21, 1892, in Otwell, Ind., to McCrillis and Emma Houpt Abbott. He was married to the former Hazel Ervin on Dec. 20, 1930, in Carbondale.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ellen Kellery of Makanda; a son, Frank of Minooka; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Huffman Funeral Home in Carbondale. The Rev. Duane Lanchestre, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery near Carbondale.
There will be no visitation. Persons who so desire may contribute to the Heart Fund, the family said.
Source: Southern Illinoisan, Fri., Feb. 15, 1974
Obituary provided by Ann Carruthers
Mr. Abbott joined the SIU-C faculty in 1928 as an associate professor of chemistry. He held a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, a master's from Harvard University and a PH. D from the University of Illinois.
Before coming to SIU-C, he taught at Harvard and the Georgia School of Technology.
Mr. Abbott served as the first liberal arts dean from 1945, when the college was formed, until 1960, when he was named dean of academic affairs. He held that post until 1961, when he retired. He taught at the university on a part-time basis until 1969.
At the university, he also served as director of extension and director of placement.
The Abbotts lived for many years at 1328 S. Thompson St. Their landmark house was moved to make way for the University Center, now the Student Center. That house now is located south of Carbondale on U.S. 51.
A dormitory at the Thompson Point residence area of SIU-C is named after Mr. Abbott.
During World War I, he served in the 101st Field Signal Battalion and spent one year in France.
He was a member of several fraternities and lodges, including: American Legion, Jackson Country Club, Rotary Club, American Association of University Professors and the American Chemical Society.
In 1940, Mr. Abbott co-authored a text book "Experimental General Chemistry," with J.W. Neckers and Kenneth A. Van Lente.
Mr. Abbott was born on Aug. 21, 1892, in Otwell, Ind., to McCrillis and Emma Houpt Abbott. He was married to the former Hazel Ervin on Dec. 20, 1930, in Carbondale.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ellen Kellery of Makanda; a son, Frank of Minooka; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Huffman Funeral Home in Carbondale. The Rev. Duane Lanchestre, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery near Carbondale.
There will be no visitation. Persons who so desire may contribute to the Heart Fund, the family said.
Source: Southern Illinoisan, Fri., Feb. 15, 1974
Obituary provided by Ann Carruthers
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