Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler (1893–1954)
Harry Lucian Garrigus
GARRIGUS, HARRY LUCIAN (1876–1968), inducted 1943
Born in Wolcott, Connecticut, Harry Lucian Garrigus completed his studies at Storrs Agricultural College in 1898. Soon after, he was named director of the experiment station there, and in 1901, he joined the faculty. His career spanned forty years at the institution, which would eventually be renamed the University of Connecticut. Professor Garrigus formed the Department of Animal Husbandry and served as superintendent of the college farm. He selected the finest stock for the school’s herds and conducted studies in genetic selection and nutrition. Garrigus was a respected judge at many exhibitions, including the International and the American Royal. He was a pioneer in pasture improvement as well. In 1968, H. L. Garrigus was named a fellow of the American Society of Animal Science. He was a trustee of the Eastern States Exposition and was also active in many breed organizations.
Source: Saddle & Sirloin Guidebook 2026, p. 93