Shaner, Ralph Faust
Anatomist, Administrator
1893-1976

Ralph Faust Shaner joined the University in 1921 as an 
assistant professor of anatomy.  Made a full professor in 
1927, he was head of the Department of Anatomy from 1936 
until his retirement in 1959.  He continued to teach after 
his retirement, however, and in 1971 the University awarded 
him an honorary degree and the Alumni Golden Jubilee Award.  
He taught courses in histology, embryology and neuroanatomy, 
and was considered an authority on the embryonic development 
of the heart and the mechanisms underlying congenital heart 
defects.

Multiple media, 1742-1972, 6.97 m    

Addresses, radio talks, 1920-1966

Correspondence, 1921-1967

Genealogy, 1742-1971
Shaner and Faust families, 1742-1971; memoirs, 1965.

Graphic materials, 1920-1963
Includes ink drawings for publications; photographs relating 
mainly to anatomical studies (88 images).

Human evolution, 1925-1970
Includes fossils; race studies.

Publications, 1910-1963
Includes a bound collection, 1921-1963, and notes regarding 
publications, especially materials on the heart.

Research, 1915-1972
Consists mainly of alphabetical subject files relating to 
anatomical studies; includes notes.

Access: Restricted
See also: Faculty of Medicine; Department of Anatomy