User:Sarasays/Viola Shelly Shantz

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Viola Shelly Shantz
Born1895
Died1977
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
Viola Shelly Shantz surveys animal pelts from a storage drawer.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Frank P. Briggs presents a citation for distinctive service to Viola Shelly Shantz

Viola Shelly Shantz (1860–1943) was an American biologist and zoologist. She worked for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from 1918 to 1961, serving as a served as a Biological Aide, Biologist and Systematic Zoologist. Stationed at the Smithsonian Institution throughout her career, she also served as the curator for the North American mammal collection in the National Museum of Natural History. [1]

Biography[edit]

Viola Shelly Shantz was born in 1895.

Professional Accomplishments[edit]

Shantz received an award for distinguished service presented to her by the Department of the Interior, 1962.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SIA RU007288, Shantz, Viola Shelly 1895-1977, Viola Shelly Shantz Collection, 1961-1962 and undated". Smithsonian Institution Archives. 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2012.