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L.L. Dyche-An Early History

 

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Lewis Lindsay Dyche may be looked upon as one of the most
colorful, contributing and knowledgeable instructors the Uni-
versity of Kansas has had an association with. Many of the
exclusions, experiences and accomplishments held by this man
leave one in awe. The Univer sity of Kansas grew in a variety
of ways due to the efforts of Dyche. Physically, a Museum of
Natural History was erected by and for his efforts. Intellectu-
ally the University grew from his knowledge in such diverse areas.
And reputationally the University prospered from Dyches travels
and his exhibit at the Worlds Fair in Chicago in 1893.

Many know of this mans great acheivements and accomplish-
ments but few know of the man's early history and personality
that molded him into the adventurer that he became, This paper
will attempt to expose thearly history of Lewis Lindsay Dyche
and some of the attributes and qualities that he possessed,

Dyche was born in Berkeley Springs,West Virginia on March 20,
1857. When he was three months old his father made a decision
to move to Kansas. The family came by boat to St. Joe, Mo.

From this point the family came by way of an ox team following the

Sante Fe trail. Then on a place along the Wakarusa, about fifteen