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Dale A. Zimmerman
Dale Allen Zimmerman (June 7, 1928 – November 10, 2021) was an American naturalist noted primarily for his contributions to ornithology, and, to a lesser degree, botany and lepidopterology. He was, at the time of his death, an emeritus professor at Western New Mexico University, and was best known for his 1996 field guide entitled ''Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania'' and his 2015 memoir, ''Turaco Country''. Zimmerman was born on June 7, 1928, in Imlay City, Michigan. He developed interests in birds, insects, and Africa during his childhood, and frequently visited the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, drawn to birds specifically for their vibrant colors. In 1946, Zimmerman matriculated at the University of Michigan; he graduated from the university with Bachelor of Science, B.S., Master of Science, M.S., and Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. degrees in botany. His doctorate was completed in 1956 with the thesis ''The Jack Pine Association In The Lower Peninsula Of Michigan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imlay City, Michigan
Imlay City is a city in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,707 at the 2020 census. History In 1836, Connecticut businessman William H. Imlay began purchasing areas of the forest here, and when the township was organized in 1850, it was named after him. In 1870, the Port Huron & Lake Michigan Railroad began building rail lines through the area, and chief engineer Charles Palmer purchased land in order to build a market and hotel. A post office began operating here on December 12, 1870 with Edward Palmer serving as the first postmaster. The community grew quickly to include 15 stores, a grain elevator, and several mills. In 1871, the community incorporated as a village named Imlay City. In 1914, the city started building streetcar lines—a form of public transportation that was usually reserved for large cities. In April 1970, Imlay City celebrated its 100th birthday, and the residents voted to change Imlay City from a village to a home rule ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |