Mavis Melville Davidson

Mavis Melville Davidson (1910–2004) was a New Zealand ecologist, mountaineer and zoologist.

Also recorded as M. Davidson; Mavis Melville Gedye; Mavis M Davidson; Mavis Davidson; Mavis Gedye.

Mavis Melville Davidson in brief

Born
1910
Died
2004
Known for
ecologist, mountaineer, zoologist, photographer and botanical collector
Place of birth
Te Karaka
Contents

Overview

Born at Te Karaka in 1910, died at Leigh in 2004.

In detail

Mavis Melville Davidson studied at Victoria University of Wellington.

Employment is recorded with Victoria University of Wellington and New Zealand Forest Service. Membership is recorded of Tararua Tramping Club, New Zealand Alpine Club and Wellington Botanical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Mavis Davidson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q66677600: Mavis Melville Davidson

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