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Naturalists
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Darwin 
 Collection of links to material commemorating the July 1, 1858, meeting of the "Linnean Society of London at which the paper from Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace outlining, for the first time, the theory of evolution by natural selection was read. February 2009 sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin." Includes the paper, information about the Darwin-Wallace medals (presented every 50 years), and more. From the Linnean Society. http://www.linnean.org/index.php?id=352 Topics: Notable People Last updated Jun 19, 2008 The Alfred Russel Wallace Page
This site is "dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the English naturalist, evolutionist, and social critic Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)," who is asserted to have had an independent realization of the theory of natural selection prior to Darwin. Includes a biography, chronology, interviews, selected writings, bibliographies, indexes to Wallace's writings, information about Wallace materials in archives, and an extensive FAQ. Searchable. Created by librarian and professor Charles H. Smith. http://www.wku.edu/~smithch/ Topics: History By Place, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
Contains a brief biography and an overview of the scientific thought of the 18th century Swedish naturalist and inventor of modern biological classification. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/linnaeus.html Topics: Biology, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Charles Darwin After the "Origin"
Companion to a 2009 exhibition celebrating "the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of the 'Origin of Species.'" It focuses on "a significant period in Darwin's life that has thus far received little attention -- the twenty-two years following the publication of 'Origin.'" Features annotated images on topics such as mating displays and expression of emotions. Also includes links. From Cornell University Library and Museum of the Earth. http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/darwin/ Topics: Notable People Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Charles Darwin and His Writings
Presentation on British naturalist Charles Darwin's life; his "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" and other writings on plants, zoology, geology; and theories of species development. From the University of South Carolina Library, which holds the C. Warren Irvin Jr. Collection of Darwin's writings and a complete collection of first editions of Darwin's books. http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/nathist/darwin/darwinindex.html Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2007 Charles Darwin: The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online
This site contains Charles Darwin's "complete publications and many of his handwritten manuscripts. There are over 50,000 searchable text pages and 40,000 images." Searchable, or browse by publication to view text or digitized images (or both, in some cases) of the publications. Also includes a bibliography, a manuscript catalog, a biography, and audio files of his works. From the University of Cambridge (UK). http://darwin-online.org.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Nov 1, 2006 Darwin
The website for a 2005-2006 American Museum of Natural History exhibit about evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. It features essays about Darwin's life as a naturalist and his theories about evolution and natural selection, images, video and audio clips, and a webcam of the Galapagos tortoise exhibit at the museum. Also includes an educator's guide and links to related websites. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/ Topics: Notable People, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 25, 2007 Darwin 200
Website for activities for British naturalist Charles Darwin's "200th birthday in February 2009 ... [which] will begin in July 2008 by commemorating 150 years since Darwin first presented his theory to fellow scientists ... [and building] up to November 2009, which is the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.'" Provides a biography, links, and news about events and resources. From the Natural History Museum, London. http://www.darwin200.org/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Darwin 2009 Festival
Website for the August 2009 Cambridge, England, festival that will celebrate "the bicentenary of [Charles] Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work 'On the Origin of Species.'" In addition to event listings, find descriptions and links to Darwin-related collections at Cambridge University, and a description of Darwin's time at Cambridge as a student. Some website sections are under construction. From Cambridge University Press. http://www.darwin2009.cam.ac.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Darwin 2009 Houston
"In recognition of the importance of Charles Darwin's writings, the participating institutions ... offer events and resources about natural selection, evolution, and genetics. Many activities will take place during 2009 which marks the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of 'On The Origin of Species.'" The site includes a chronology, bibliography, links to related sites, and a blog. From the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library. http://www.darwin2009houston.org/ Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Darwin Correspondence Project
This website presents around 5,000 letters written by and to naturalist Charles Darwin, providing "information about his intellectual development, Victorian science and society. They [throw] light on his formative years and the voyage of the Beagle, on the period which led up to the publication of 'The Origin of Species' and the subsequent heated debates." Includes a section on Darwin and religion. From the University of Cambridge Library. http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/ Topics: Notable People, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 25, 2007 Darwin Day Celebration
Website for Darwin Day Celebration, an education corporation whose "mission is to promote the public education about science and to encourage the celebration of science and humanity," especially the celebration of Darwin Day held on or around February 12, the day that Charles Darwin was born in 1809. Site features event listings, background about Darwin and his family, material about evolution and natural selection, audio clips, and more. http://www.darwinday.org/ Topics: Notable People Last updated Jan 6, 2009 John Muir Day, April 21 – Celebration and History
Information about John Muir Day and how to celebrate it. Links to additional resources on the American conservationist, including some of his writings. There are also study guides for K-12 teachers. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/john_muir_day/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 John Muir Exhibit
Fantastic exhibit on this naturalist, writer, conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. Biography, writings, and much more. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Order From Chaos: Linnaeus Disposes
"Carolus Linnaeus (also Carl von Linné, 1707–1778) was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist whose work laid the foundations of modern biological systematics and nomenclature." This online exhibition provides annotated images about pre-Linnaean botany, Linnaeus' scientific accomplishments, and Linnaean impacts. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. From the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, a research division of Carnegie Mellon University. http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Exhibitions/OrderFromChaos/OFC-Pages/intro.shtml Topics: Biology, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Sep 30, 2007 The Papers of Sir Joseph Banks
This site contains images of the complete holdings of the papers of naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, who served as botanist on the first Pacific voyage of Captain James Cook's Endeavor . Find brief biographical information and see "approximately 10,000 manuscript pages," including letters from William Bligh, captain of H.M.S. Bounty . A full transcript of Banks' Endeavor Journal is available. From the State Library of New South Wales and the Joseph Banks Memorial Fund. Searchable. http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/banks/ Topics: Archives, Correspondence, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Science Last updated Oct 4, 2004 |
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