Russell Eugene Mumford

Background

Mumford, Russell Eugene was born on May 26, 1922 in Casey, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Edward Mumford, Cecile Floe Ratts.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1948. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1961.

Career

Natural science teacher Florida Audubon Society, Orlando, 1950—1951. Wildlife research biologist Indiana Fish and Game Department, 1948—1950. From instructor to professor department biology Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1958—1988.

Retired, 1988

Professor wildlife management University Pretoria, South Africa, 1967. Wildlife consultant University Vicosa, Brazil, 1970, United States Agency for International Development, 1973. Research associate mammals Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1966—1975.

Member Pantanal Park site committee Brazilian Forest Service, Mato Grosso, 1975. With United States Navy, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• Russell Eugene Mumford has been listed as a notable biologist, educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

More photos

• book

  • The Birds of Indiana

    (Identifies over three hundred and ninety species of birds...)

  • Distribution of the mammals of Indiana

    (Indiana Academy of Science, 1969, Very good., Original bl...)

  • Waterfowl Management In Indiana

    (Indiana Dept of Commerce, 1954, Very good., Green and whi...)

Membership

Merit badge counselor Boy Scouts American, Lafayette, Indiana, 1955—1960.

Interests

• Birdwatching, fishing, travel, photography, antique collecting.

Connections

Married Vivian Alice Tate, June 7, 1947. Children: James Lee, Jean Lynne, Russell Eugene.

Father:

Charles Edward Mumford Mumford

Spouse:

Vivian Alice Tate

child:

James Lee Mumford

child:

Jean Lynne Mumford

child:

Russell Eugene Mumford