Plapp, Frederick William, 1860-1936

Dates

Existence: 1860 - 1936

Biography

Frederick William Plapp was born on April 14, 1860 in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1885. After graduation, he intended to become a physician but circumstances led him into the teaching field. From 1890 to 1930 he taught mainly botany and astronomy at Jefferson High School and Carl Schurz High School in Chicago. Plapp retired with emeritus status in 1930 and died on December 15, 1936.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Frederick Plapp, Class of 1885, Membook

Item, Box 14

Part of MS-1421: Dartmouth Membooks

Date(s): 1883 to 1889

Scope and Contents

Contains: Clippings (many in German); Places: Dubuque High School

Found in: Dartmouth Membooks

Frederick William Platt college essays

Item 1

Identifier: 003371

Codex 003371

Date(s): 1882 to 1885

Abstract

Bound collection of manuscripts of essays by Frederick William Plapp (1860-1936) written while a student at Dartmouth College. Titles and professors include "The Duke of Marlboro" for Prof. Lord, "American Schools and the Roman Catholic Church" for Prof. Richardson, and "John Calvin" for Pres. Bartlett. Also includes a thesis for final honors in French and German entitled "Joan D'Arc" and an oration entitled "The German Element in the US."