Patricia O'Connor papers, 1943-1986.

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Patricia O'Connor papers, 1943-1986.

The collection contains a letter to Dr. Ellis Leonard regarding his history of Veterinary Medicine in New York State as well as clippings of Dr. O'Connor at work at the Staten Island Zoo and one CD containing photographs of Dr. O'Connor.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6920009

Cornell University Library

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Halloran, Patricia O'Connor

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Patricia O'Connor,'39, practiced a year in Charleston, West Virginia. After marrying John Lewis Halloran, Jr.in 1940, they moved to Staten Island to assist in his father's general veterinary practice. In 1942, she accepted a job offer at the Staten Island Zoo, becoming the first woman zoo veterinarian. She remained in the position until 1970, becoming nationally recognized for her numerous articles and combining zoo medicine with public education and scientific writing. She is especially known f...

Staten Island Zoo

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Halloran, John Lewis, Jr.

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Leonard, Ellis P.

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Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Class of 1934. From the description of Ellis P. Leonard papers, 1951-1991. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63937740 Ellis Leonard received his DVM degree in 1934 from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Following graduation he worked at Kansas State University and then opened a private practice in New Jersey. In 1948 he returned to Cornell to as director of the Small...