Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, 1886-

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Explorer and author, joined several expeditions to Canada and Africa, noted for her expedition to the northern Canadian Rockies. Married Carl Akeley in 1924. Continued his work after his death in 1926, and became a special advisor at the American Museum of Natural History.

From the description of Papers, 1859-1940 [microform]. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 41123496

Wife of Carl Akeley; she died in 1966.

From the description of Papers, 1921-1952, 1927-1940 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513462

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creatorOf Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, b. 1886. Emma Mills memorial collection, ca. 1930-ca. 1970. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Mary Jobe Akeley papers, 1859-1940, reproduction, 1987 American Museum of Natural History
referencedIn Eastman-Pomeroy-Akeley African Expedition (1926-1927). African field photographs, 1926-1927. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, b. 1886. Papers, 1921-1952, 1927-1940 (bulk). Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Sparks, Richard D. Richard D. Sparks gorillas papers, 1925-1962 (bulk 1931-1932). University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948) American Museum of Natural History
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associatedWith Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926. person
associatedWith Akeley-Eastman-Pomeroy Expedition. corporateBody
associatedWith Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, 1886-1966. person
associatedWith Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1875-1934. person
associatedWith American Museum of Natural History. Akeley African Hall. corporateBody
associatedWith American Museum of Natural History. Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall. corporateBody
associatedWith Banks, Samuel William. person
associatedWith Eastman-Pomeroy-Akeley African Expedition (1926-1927) corporateBody
associatedWith Gregory, William K. (William King), 1876-1970. person
associatedWith Johnson, Martin, 1884-1937. person
associatedWith Miller, Harry. person
associatedWith Roosevelt Memorial Association. corporateBody
correspondedWith Sparks, Richard D. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Zululand
Parc National Albert (Zaire)
New York (State)--New York
Zululand (South Africa)
Rocky Mountains
Kenya
Canada
Africa
Africa
South Africa
Swaziland
Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Canada, Western
United States
Subject
Elephants
Ethnology
Explorers
Women explorers
Folklore
Gorilla
Lion
Trials (Murder)
National parks and reserves
Natural history museums
Scientific expeditions
Swazi (African people)
Voyages and travels
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife refuges
Zulu (African people)
Zulu (African people)
Occupation
Explorers
Women explorers
Zoologists
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Birth 1886

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