Lerner, Michael, 1890-1978
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1890 - 1978
biographical statement
Michael Lerner was a businessman and sports fisherman with a strong interest in marine biology. Lerner led several AMNH expeditions to study marine life, to Chile, Peru, Ecuador, New Zealand and Australia; organized the International Game Fish Association in 1939; and served on the AMNH Board of Trustees for many years, beginning in 1941. He underwrote the initial investment for the LML before presenting it to the AMNH.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lerner Australia-New Zealand Expedition field photographs
Collection
Identifier: PPC .L47
Scope and Contents
Field photographs of the D. Lerner Australia-New Zealand Expedition. Includes North Island, Adelaide, and Bali.
Dates:
1938-1939
Photographs of Marlins
Collection
Identifier: PPC .L471
Scope and Contents
Photographs of four species of marlins: striped, white, black, and Tahitian black (silver). Marlins have been caught and strung upside down for display.
Dates:
undated