Arthur William Baden Powell
Arthur William Baden Powell was a New Zealand malacologist, paleontologist, conchologist, journal editor, photographer and botanical collector (1901–1987). He was born in Wellington and died in Auckland.
Also recorded as A W B Powell · A. W. B. Powell · Powell, A. W. B. · Powell, A.W.B.
Arthur William Baden Powell
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- Born
- 1901 · Wellington.
- Died
- 1987 · Auckland.
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Occupation
- malacologist · paleontologist · conchologist · journal editor · photographer · botanical collector
- Education
- Elam School of Fine Arts
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Hector Medal · Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi · Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand · honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand
- Languages
- French · English
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Arthur William Baden Powell was a New Zealand malacologist, paleontologist, conchologist, journal editor, photographer and botanical collector (1901–1987). He was born in Wellington and died in Auckland.
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Identity and origins
Arthur William Baden Powell studied at Elam School of Fine Arts. The recorded working language is French and English. Work by Arthur William Baden Powell is recorded in the collections of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Hector Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand.
The authorities additionally record the headings A W B Powell, A. Powell, Powell, A. Powell, A.W.B. and Powell A. His recorded languages were French and English. He married Ida Madoline Worthy. One child is recorded: Harley Eric Powell.
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Arthur William Baden Powell is recorded with the occupation malacologist. Recorded as having received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Hector Medal and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Within the Encyclopedia. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
96259 Reserve copy signed by author. 2392 General Collection copy signed and dated by author 26/08/1947. 90511 GEN copy, 1st Edition, 2nd Impression 19 November 1947
Catalogue Item This file was donated to Wikimedia Commons as part of a batch-uploading project by Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. For details about our copyright licensing and data, l
96259 Reserve copy signed by author. 2392 General Collection copy signed and dated by author 26/08/1947. 90511 GEN copy, 1st Edition, 2nd Impression 19 November 1947
Catalogue Item This file was donated to Wikimedia Commons as part of a batch-uploading project by Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. For details about our copyright licensing and data, l
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1901
Arthur William Baden Powell born at Wellington.
1987
Arthur William Baden Powell died at Auckland.
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Arthur William Baden Powell received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Hector Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand.
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