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years. He then went with a friend to Lawrence, where he 

 entered the University in the fall of 1877, enrolling in the 

 middle preparatory class. His companion and himself both 

 felt the need of strict economy. They came to Lawrence in a 

 covered wagon, which they located in the ravine near the 

 present site of the museum building. Here they lived until 

 the frost of winter drove them to the more protected shelter 

 of a rooming house. From the date of his entrance as a stu- 

 dent to the day of his death, in Topeka, on January 20, 1915, 

 Professor Dyche was intimately associated v/ith the Univer- 

 sity. He began his college course with a study of the classics, 

 but his love of nature led him to take up the sciences as then 

 taught. He completed his course and was graduated in 1884 

 with both the degree of bachelor of arts and bachelor of 

 science. He immediately entered upon his graduate work, and 

 in 1886 was granted the degree of master of arts and in 1888 

 that of master of science. 



While at the University he studied under Professor Snow, 

 and came in touch with Professor Mudge, of Manhattan, dur- 

 ing summer expeditions. Little wonder that with his natural 

 bent and in such surroundings he should develop into a natu- 

 ralist with broad interests and a deep insight into nature 

 which gave him the vision of a seer. Professor Dyche is 

 spoken of as a man of strong personality, of likable disposi- 

 tion, and with determination which carried him successfully 

 through many serious difficulties. He stood high in the world 

 of science. There are many stories related of him which re- 

 veal a kindly heart and an unselfish interest in his fellows. 



Professor Dyche was married October 4, 1884, to Miss 

 Ophelia Axtell, of Sterling, Kan. His wife and four children 

 survive him. 



We are especially interested with the scientific and profes- 

 sional career of the subject of our sketch. In 1882, before his 

 graduation from the University, he was appointed instructor 

 in natural history. Tn 1888 he was advanced to a full pro- 

 fessorship, his title being professor of anatomy and physi- 

 ology, and taxidermist and curator of mammals, birds and 

 fishes. Two years later zoology was added to his list of sub- 

 jects. After 1892 physiology and anatomy were removed from 

 his jurisdiction, and his time given entirely to the field which 

 he occupied until his death, except that during the academic 



