Award
Brewster Medal
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SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
William Henry Phelps
1875-06-14 – 1965-12-08
Life & Legacy
William Henry Phelps Sr. (June 14, 1875 – December 8, 1965) was an American ornithologist and businessman. One of his sons, William H. Phelps Jr., was also an ornithologist, and collaborated with him. William Phelps was the founder of the William Phelps Ornithological Collection, located in Sabana Grande. This is still the most important private ornithological collection of the world.
Occupation & Career
ornithologist, zoologist, businessperson
Education
Harvard College; Milton Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Brewster Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Brewster Medal
Organizations & Memberships
Venezuelan Academy of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
Education & Institutions
Harvard College · Milton Academy
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
William H. Phelps Jr.
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Family Child
John Prince Phelps
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Family Father
Dudley F. Phelps
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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