George Melendez Wright, Yosemite National Park

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As a young Park Service biologist, Wright undertook the first ever scientific study of wildlife and plant life conditions in the parks – and proposed radically new policies for letting nature take its course. Though his life was cut short by a tragic accident at age 31, his ideas eventually prevailed.

Source:
Harpers Ferry, National Park Service Historic Photograph Collection

Episodes:
Episode One: 1851-1890 , Episode Five: 1933-1945

Associated Park:
Yosemite National Park

Era:
1920-1940

Associated Person:
George Melendez Wright