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Clark, James Newman, 1842-1928

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James Newman Clark Collection, 1867-1972 (bulk 1867-1928)

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 249
Summary Personal and business papers of James Newman Clark (1842-1928), a farmer, taxidermist, and ornithologist in Meridean, Wisconsin. Clark was an interested bird watcher and self-trained taxidermist, and he kept careful notes on correct identification of specimens. Clark’s ornithology collection was donated to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in 1959 where it was displayed in L.E. Phillips Science Hall. Papers also relate to the donation and display of Clark’s collection at the...
Dates: 1867-1972 (bulk 1867-1928)