Lucas, Frederic A. (Frederic Augustus), 1852-1929

Frederic A. (Augustus) Lucas (1852-1929) was a museum curator and adminstrator. He was born in Plymouth, MA on March 25, 1852. He received an honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1909. Lucas began his career at Ward's Natural Science Establishment in Rochester, NY. There he practiced taxidermy, osteology and museum technique. He transferred to the U.S. National Museum in 1882 and remained there until 1904. From 1904-1911 he was curator-in-chief of the Museum of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. In 1911 he became Director of the American Museum of Natural History where he remained until 1923. From 1924 to 1929 he was honorary director.He died in Flushing, NY on February 9, 1929.

From the description of Frederic Augustus Lucas papers 1883-1927. (New York Botanical Garden). WorldCat record id: 44410025

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