Johanna Kildahl (1868-1967) In Lab in Main

University of North Dakota

Description

Johanna Kildahl stand in the biology lab in Main next to a human skeleton. An animal skeleton to her right sits on a table. On her left is an open shelf cabinet covered with curtains, as glass jars sit on top. Kildahl is wearing a long dress and lab apron. Johanna Kildahl (1868-1967) received her Bachelors from the University of North Dakota in 1898 and her Masters in 1900. She was hired as an instructor of Biology (1900-1905) and Assistant Curator of the Museum (1900-1905). In 1909 she received a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago, becoming the first woman graduate of the University of North Dakota to receive a doctorate.