Visit of 1930 Ornithological Congress to Tring
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Visit of 1930 Ornithological Congress to Tring
Within the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum at Tring, bequeathed to the Natural History Museum after his death in 1937. Rothschild is central with curators Ernst Hartert (birds) to his right and Karl Jordan (insects) to his left
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, taken in 1930, we see a formal gathering of esteemed ornithologists and entomologists during the visit of the Ornithological Congress to the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum at Tring. The museum, now part of the Natural History Museum in London, was bequeathed to the institution after the death of its founder, Lionel Walter Rothschild, in 1937. Rothschild, who is central in the image, is surrounded by notable scientists of the time. To his right stands Ernst Hartert, a renowned ornithologist, and to his left is Karl Jordan, a leading entomologist. Both Hartert and Jordan were key figures in the cooperative scientific community of the early 20th century. The Ornithological Congress, an international meeting of ornithologists, was an essential platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field. The visit to Tring provided an opportunity for these professionals to explore the extensive collections of the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum, which housed a vast array of birds and insects. The photograph captures the formal atmosphere of the occasion, with the scientists dressed in suits and gathered inside the museum's interior. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of scientific cooperation and the importance of academic institutions in advancing our understanding of the natural world. This photograph is a valuable archive of the scientific community during the 1930s and serves as a reminder of the significant role the Natural History Museum at Tring, and its founder, played in the development of ornithology and entomology.
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