McMahan, Elizabeth A.
Variant namesEntomologist (termite biology), psychologist, cartoonist, writer of children's books, ocean traveler; born 1924 in Davie Co. N.C.; Duke alumna; and former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professor of Biology.
From the description of Elizabeth A. McMahan papers, 1926-2010 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 54112907
Entomologist Elizabeth "Betty" McMahan, best known for her study of assassin bugs, was born in Pino, North Carolina. Intending to become a high school science teacher, McMahan attended Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., after leaving Pino. While at Appalachian State, a faculty advisor introduced McMahan to parapsychology, and she transferred to Duke University in order to work with J. B. Rhine. From 1943 to 1954, McMahan completed her B.A. and M.A. in psychology and published nine papers.
From the description of Elizabeth McMahan entomological research films and manuscripts, 1986-2005 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 539213636
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| creatorOf | McMahan, Elizabeth A. Elizabeth A. McMahan papers, 1926-2010 and undated. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
| creatorOf | McMahan, Elizabeth. Elizabeth McMahan entomological research films and manuscripts, 1986-2005 [manuscript] | North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Duke University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Estación Biológica La Selva (Costa Rica) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rhine, J. B. (Joseph Banks), 1895-1980. | person |
| associatedWith | Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wheeler, John Archibald, 1911-2008. | person |
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| Assassin bugs |
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| Children's literature |
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| Entomology |
| Ocean travel |
| Parapsychology and science |
| Psychometry (Parapsychology) |
| Self-publishing |
| Termites |
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