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Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1864-05-19 - 1926-11-17

Summary

Abstract:

Carl Ethan Akeley (born May 19, 1864, Clarendon, New York— died November 17, 1926, Belgian Congo, Africa), taxidermist, sculptor, inventor, explorer, and naturalist, who led five expeditions to Africa, three of which for the Museum of Natural History where he gathered specimens for his African Hall Exhibition. He is the author of the book In Brightest Africa.

Chronology:
1876
Mounted first bird at approximately 12 years old (1), Clarendon, NY
1877
13 years old. Borrowed a book on taxidermy and took painting lessons in Holley to make backgrounds (1), Clarendon, NY
1882-1883
Began apprenticeship at Ward's Natural Science Establishment, Rochester, NY
1883
Intermission from Ward's where he worked for six months in the shop of John Wallace in New York City (1), New York
1884-01
Returned to Ward’s Natural Science Establishment where he remained for three years (1), Rochester, NY
1886-11-08
Arrived in Milwaukee and worked for Milwaukee museum (1), Milwaukee, WI

Topics

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Mary Jobe Akeley papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss .A342-.A344

Mary Jobe Akeley papers, 1859-1940, reproduction

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Microfilm #76
Scope and Contents

Microfilm of Mary Jobe Akeley papers (1859-1940) relating to Mary Jobe Akeley and her husband Carl E. Akeley.

Dates: Other: 1987

William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)

 Collection
Identifier: Mss .G7441
Scope and Contents The collection consists of administrative, scientific, academic and personal papers, and correspondence. Papers include Gregory's general correspondence with universities, colleges and scientists about his research topics and publications; correspondence with museums about purchasing replicas of fossils; and with students seeking employement. Other papers include lecture notes prepared for zoology classes emphasizing evolution, 1925-1926 and 1939; and manuscripts and notes for his...
Dates: 1889-1948; Majority of material found within 1906-1948