Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives – Episode 88
Katherine Esau as a young woman. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
In this episode, we bring you snapshot of the life of scientist Katherine Esau, who emigrated to California from Russia via Germany during the tumultuous era around World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Her seminal book titled Plant Anatomy was published in 1953, and became a standard text for students. Its most recent edition was printed in 2006 and is still available online today.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 88: Katherine Esau
Date: October 18, 2026
Host: Sara Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives