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Elmer Aldrich and a Lesson from Grinnell
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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Tagged Cal Day, Elmer Aldrich, fieldwork, Joseph Grinnell
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Cal Day 2013: Archives on Display
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 →
Cal Day History Displays, Part 2: Horse Down
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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Tagged Cal Day, Joye H. Severaid, Seth B. Benson, Ward C. Russell
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Cal Day History Displays, Part 1: Snowbound
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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Tagged Annie Alexander, Cal Day, Joseph Grinnell, Louise Kellogg
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