Carl Ethan Akeley, 1864-1926 (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1986 February - 1986

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened February 1986 and closed 1986. Located in the Library Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Carl Ethan Akeley, 1864-1926" featured books, artifacts, photographs, and tools celebrated the accomplishments of Carl E. Akeley, taxidermist, inventor, naturalist, explorer and prime force behind the Museum's Hall of African Mammals.

Summary

"Carl Ethan Akeley, 1864-1926" featured books, artifacts, photographs, and tools celebrated the accomplishments of Carl E. Akeley, taxidermist, inventor, naturalist, explorer and prime force behind the Museum's Hall of African Mammals. Through his life, Akeley contributed to the fields of museum science, the movie industry, environmental conservation and architecture. The exhibition was on view in the Library Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History starting in February, 1986.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: American Museum of Natural History Department of Library Services.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release: Museum Programs and Exhibitions Calendar, February, 1986. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Library Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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