Annie M. Alexander: Paleontologist and Silent Benefactor | JSTOR Daily

Annie M. Alexander: Paleontologist and Silent Benefactor | JSTOR Daily

“Alexander chose to operate largely in the background. Her donations to the museum were anonymous, she disliked having newly discovered species named after her, and she refused an honorary degree from the university. Instead, she would quietly support and manage the operations of both museums for nearly five decades.”

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Digging for Dorothea | The Royal Society Blog
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Digging for Dorothea | The Royal Society Blog

“Her output reflects her passion, competence and innovative thinking as a paleontologist. Between 1903 and 1907 she published 15 papers on her Mediterranean excavations and the occurrence of dwarf species, in various journals – all had to be presented by Woodward. In total she published over 80 papers and reviews, becoming an established and well-respected member of the paleontological community.”

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