Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, 1886-
Variant namesExplorer and author, joined several expeditions to Canada and Africa, noted for her expedition to the northern Canadian Rockies. Married Carl Akeley in 1924. Continued his work after his death in 1926, and became a special advisor at the American Museum of Natural History.
From the description of Papers, 1859-1940 [microform]. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 41123496
Wife of Carl Akeley; she died in 1966.
From the description of Papers, 1921-1952, 1927-1940 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513462
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| creatorOf | Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, b. 1886. Emma Mills memorial collection, ca. 1930-ca. 1970. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | Mary Jobe Akeley papers, 1859-1940, reproduction, 1987 | American Museum of Natural History | |
| referencedIn | African field photographs, 1926-1927. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| creatorOf | Papers, 1921-1952, 1927-1940 (bulk). | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| referencedIn | Sparks, Richard D. Richard D. Sparks gorillas papers, 1925-1962 (bulk 1931-1932). | University of Arizona Libraries | |
| creatorOf | William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948) | American Museum of Natural History |
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| associatedWith | Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926. | person |
| associatedWith | Akeley-Eastman-Pomeroy Expedition. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Akeley, Mary L. Jobe, 1886-1966. | person |
| associatedWith | Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1875-1934. | person |
| associatedWith | American Museum of Natural History. Akeley African Hall. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | American Museum of Natural History. Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Banks, Samuel William. | person |
| associatedWith | Eastman-Pomeroy-Akeley African Expedition (1926-1927) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Gregory, William K. (William King), 1876-1970. | person |
| associatedWith | Johnson, Martin, 1884-1937. | person |
| associatedWith | Miller, Harry. | person |
| associatedWith | Roosevelt Memorial Association. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Sparks, Richard D. | person |
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