Award
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Thaddeus William Harris
1795-11-12 – 1856-01-16
Life & Legacy
Thaddeus William Harris (November 12, 1795 – January 16, 1856) was an American entomologist and librarian. His focus on insect life cycles and interactions with plants was influential in broadening American entomological studies beyond a narrow taxonomic approach. He was an early agricultural entomologist and served as a mentor and role model for others in this new field. For 25 years Harris served as the librarian of Harvard University where oversaw the rapid growth of the library and introduced one of the earliest American library card catalogs.
Occupation & Career
entomologist, zoologist, physician, librarian, botanist, botanical collector, biologist
Education
Harvard Medical School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Employer
Harvard Library
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
Harvard Medical School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
William Thaddeus Harris
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q839975 · wikidata
Family Child
Edward Doubleday Harris
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q839975 · wikidata
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