Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers
- Dates:
- 1888-1967
- Creators:
- Terry, Mary E. McLellan Davidson, 1888-1967
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 12 boxes, 2.3 cu.ft.
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers. California Academy of Sciences
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers of Mary McLellan Davidson Terry, Assistant Curator of Birds and Mammals at the California Academy of Sciences, who was a prolific collector and preparatory of specimens. Includes family history, photographs, publications, and card catalog.
- Biographical / historical:
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In 1918, Mary E. McLellan joined the California Academy of Sciences as a library assistant. She remained in this area until her appointment as Assistant Curator, Department of Birds and Mammals (1922-1936). While at the Academy, she collected over 600 specimens including hawks, ducks, herons, finches, rails, shorebirds, and many others. She is listed as preparatory on a number of these. Her travels included Tahiti (1920), Samoa (1921), Mexico (1925), and Panama (1929-1932).
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Ornithology
Mammalogy
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1888-1967
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Access is unrestricted
- Preferred citation:
-
Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers. California Academy of Sciences
- Location of this collection:
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55 Music Concourse DriveGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CA 94118, US
- Contact:
- (415) 379-5487