Charles pearcy mountford biography of christopher columbus
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Record Unit 7006
Descriptive Entry
The papers of Alexander Wetmore provide comprehensive documentation of his professional career and personal life. The collection is especially valuable in illustrating his research career in systematic ornithology and avian paleontology; his many collecting trips and field expeditions; his involvement in professional organizations, scientific societies, and social groups; his education and the development of his interest in ornithology; his administrative career at the United States National Museum (USNM) and the Smithsonian Institution; his family history; and personal matters. Less well represented in the collection is material concerning his brief tenure as Superintendent of the National Zoological Park, 1924-1925. Interested researchers should consult Smithsonian Archives Record Unit 74, National Zoological Park, Records, 1887-1965, and undated.
Wetmore was a prolific correspondent and nearly a third of this collection is made up of letters
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ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB
Founded - Tuesday 19th September 1902
HISTORY 1941 - 1950
Founded as the
MALVERN PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The name was changed to the
ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB
when meetings were transferred to the city in 1904.
The name was changed to the
ADELAIDE AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB
in January 1905.
Incorporates the
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
which was founded in 1885.
HONORARY MEMBERS
1912 - 4th September
Mrs IRWIN
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
1940 - August
Miss DORIS BARNES
1945
Mr. AINSLIE ROBERTS
1947
Mr. A.V. CLUTTERBUCK
April 1941 Page 143 - The Australasian Photo-Review
ADELAIDE CAMERA CLUB
The Club commenced its activities for 1941 during February when Mr. G.R. Packer gave a demonstration of the paper negativ process. This was followed by “Figure Studies”. Models were provided and members made numerous exposures the lighting being arranged bygd a senior member.
Members recently learned with deep regret the passing of one of its Honorary Life Members and
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Charles pearcy mountford biography of christopher columbus
Australian anthropologist and photographer
This give up is about the Australian anthropologist meticulous photographer. For the Canadian poet, repute Charles H. Mountford.
Charles Pearcy Mountford O.B.E., M.A. (Adel.), Dip. Anthrop. (Cantab.) | |
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Charles Mountford in 1947 | |
Born | (1890-05-08)May 8, 1890 Hallett, Southmost Australia |
Died | November 16, 1976(1976-11-16) (aged 86) Norwood, South Australia |
Other names | Monty |
Education | University of South Australia |
Known for | Leader, 1948 American-Australian Wellorganized Expedition to Arnhem Land |
Spouse(s) | Florence Purnell, Bessie Ilma Johnstone |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Awards | OBE (1955); Australian Natural History medallion (1945); National Geographic Society Franklin L. Tongue award (1949); Royal Geographical Society firm footing Australasia (South Australian branch) |