Mary Jobe Akeley
Mary Jobe Akeley was an American explorer, author, mountaineer, and photographer. She undertook expeditions in the Canadian Rockies and in the Belgian Congo. She worked at the American Museum of Natural History creating exhibits featuring taxidermy animals in realistic natural settings. She worked on behalf of conservation efforts, including being one of the first advocates for the creation of game preserves. She also founded Camp Mystic, an outdoor camp for girls.
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Female
Date of Birth
January 29th, 1878
Age
148
Birth Place
United States of America
Date of Death
July 19th, 1966
Died Aged
88
Star Sign
Aquarius
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