Harold Hume

Harold Hume

Hardrada Harold Hume (June 10, 1875 – October 10, 1965) was a Canadian-born American university professor, administrator and horticulturalist. Hume was a native of Ontario, and earned bachelor's and master's degrees before embarking on a career as a research botanist, horticulturalist and professor. After working as an academic administrator, Hume later served as the interim president of the University of Florida, serving during September 1947.

Read more about Harold Hume:  Early Life and Education, Botanist, Professor, Administrator, Legacy

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