Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers
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Title: Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers
Dates: 1888-1967
Collection Number: MSS-463
Creator/Collector:
Terry, Mary E. McLellan Davidson, 1888-1967
Extent: 12 boxes, 2.3 cu.ft.
Repository:
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, California 94118
Abstract: 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.
Language of Material: English
Access is unrestricted
[Identification of item]. Mary McLellan Davidson Terry papers. Collection Number: MSS-463. California Academy of Sciences
Biography/Administrative History
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).
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Ornithology
Mammalogy