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 1 Collection or Record:
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