In memoriam: John Warren Aldrich, 1906-1995
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Abstract
John Aldrich was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on 23 February 1906, and went to the Providence public schools. He developed a broad interest in natural history at an early age, being stimulated by his mother, a kindergarten teacher, who introduced him to nature books. His interest was strengthened by Harold L. Madison, Director of the Park Museum in Providence, an Associate ( = member) of the AOU. As a high school student, John taught nature study at the Rhode Island Boy Scout Camp in summers. John was President of his class at Classical High School, and manager of the school's football team in his senior year. Also in that year, 1923, John published his first paper, a note in Bird-Lore on the occurrence of the Mockingbird in Rhode Island. That paper is a literary gem, showing that his skill in writing developed as early as his knowledge of birds. His early interest in football continued as well; he was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins in his later years.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | In memoriam: John Warren Aldrich, 1906-1995 |
| Series title | The Auk |
| DOI | 10.2307/4089294 |
| Volume | 114 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 748 |
| Last page | 751 |
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