Mary Jobe Akeley

Mary Jobe Akeley (1878–1966) was an American explorer, writer and photographer.

Also recorded as Mary L. Jobe Akeley; Mary Lee Jobe Akeley; Mary Lenore Jobe Akeley.

Mary Jobe Akeley in brief

Born
1878
Died
1966
Known for
explorer, writer, photographer, environmentalist, mountaineer, naturalist and university teacher
Place of birth
Ohio
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Overview

Born at Ohio in 1878, died at Stonington in 1966.

In detail

Mary Jobe Akeley studied at Columbia University, Bryn Mawr College and Scio College.

Employment is recorded with Hunter College. Membership is recorded of Royal Geographical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame and Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.

Sources

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    “Mary Jobe Akeley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q515847: Mary Jobe Akeley

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