Sir Dietrich Brandis, circa 1900

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Title:
Sir Dietrich Brandis, circa 1900
Description:
A formal studio portrait of Sir Dietrich Brandis. Brandis (1824 - 1907) was considered by Dr. Schenck to be the grandfather of American forestry. He served as a forest superintendent in Burma and in India. Schenck became acquainted with him in Germany after Brandis's retirement in 1883. Sir Dietrich Brandis photo made about 1900"
Topics:
Forestry
Subjects:
Forests and forestry
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Extent:
6 1/4 x 4 1/2
Item identifier:
schenck-1900_img1
Created Date:
circa
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections