Photograph
Oliver Marcy, Naturalist
Carte-de-visite portrait of Oliver Marcy (1820-1899), American educator and natural scientist. In 1862, he became professor and chair of the natural history department at Northwestern University. From 1876 to 1881, and again in 1890, he served as President of the University. In 1866, he served as a geologist on a government survey expedition from Lewiston, Idaho, to Virginia City, Montana. In 1871, he founded the Northwestern Museum of Natural History, where he served as curator until his death. |
Image ID: | 44746 |
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Creation Date: | 1865 |
Creator Name: | Crater's Photographic Gallery |
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Collection Name: | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 24 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4 inches |
Handwritten inscriptions on back read, "Oliver Marcy 1865" and "died 1899." Photographer's credit on back reads, "Crater's Photographic Gallery. 55 Clark St. opposite the Sherman House. Negatives preserved for further orders." From album of portrait photographs collected by Lapham depicting scientists and artists, ca. 1860-ca. 1875. Images include portraits of geologists, botanists, sculptors, and authors. |
Teachers |
Ephemera |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Scientists |
Suits (Clothing) |
Beards |
Indoor photography |
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