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E. C. Phillips

E. C. Phillips

Everett Franklin Phillips was an influential American apiculturist and Cornell University professor who amassed a premier collection of English-language beekeeping literature.

Lived
1878–1951
Nationality
American
Language
English

Everett Franklin Phillips (1878–1951) was an influential American apiculturist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of bees. He served as a professor of apiculture at Cornell University, where he became a leading figure in his field.

During his career, Phillips undertook the monumental task of collecting nearly all literature written in English on the subject of bees. This comprehensive collection was eventually donated to Cornell University, where it remains preserved as the E. F. Phillips Memorial Beekeeping Library, serving as a lasting legacy of his dedication to apicultural scholarship.