Tag Archives: Cal Day

Elmer Aldrich and a Lesson from Grinnell

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Michelle Koo

Elmer Clare Aldrich (1914 – 2010), an MVZ graduate student under the tutelage of Joseph Grinnell from 1935 to 1938, devoted his life to the study and conservation of nature. After earning a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of … Continue reading →

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Cal Day 2013: Archives on Display

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Michelle Koo

The MVZ opened its doors to the public for yet another successful Cal Day event this past Saturday, and the day presented an excellent opportunity to share some of the history found within the MVZ’s archival collections. The MVZ Archives … Continue reading →

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Cal Day History Displays, Part 2: Horse Down

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Michelle Koo

Decades before GPS units, cell phones and SUVs with 4-wheel drive, collectors valiantly journeyed into difficult terrain and remote, never-before-collected locations to bring valuable specimens back to the MVZ. With roads and settlements in these localities not yet constructed, such … Continue reading →

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Cal Day History Displays, Part 1: Snowbound

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Michelle Koo

Decades before GPS units, cell phones and SUVs with 4-wheel drive, collectors valiantly journeyed into difficult terrain and remote, never-before-collected locations to bring valuable specimens back to the MVZ. With roads and settlements in these localities not yet constructed, such … Continue reading →

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