David Starr Jordan was born at Gainesville, N.Y., 1851, and 
is still living. He took his master’s degree from Cornell in 1872, 
his medical degree from Indiana Medical College in 1875, and his 
doctor of philosophy degree from Butler University in 1878. Since 
then he has received the honorary degree of doctor of laws from 
four of the leading American Universities. 
In addition to teaching biology for many years, he has written 
numerous technical and popular books on various phases of biology. 
From 1885 to 1913 he was President first of Indiana University 
and then of Leland Stanford University. During all this time he 
continued his scientific studies He is one of the most eminent 
authorities on fishes in the United States. Dr. Jordan’s life and 
attainments are striking examples of what an American boy can 
accomplish by his own efforts and individuality. 
