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Jan 29, 1878 Ohio, United States Died on 19 Jul 1966 (aged 88)
Explorer and naturalist
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About Mary Jobe Akeley
- Mary Jobe Akeley (January 29, 1878 – January 19, 1966) 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.
