Ellen schulz quillin (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Outdoor Adventures: Book Two (1931) Quillin, Gable & Patrick. Illustrated by Elizabeth Rhodes & Jack McGuire. Dallas: The Southwest Press, 1931. First edition from the Nature-Science Series. Rare Depression-era educational text blending natural history and outdoor study. Co-authored by Ellen Schulz Quillin, noted naturalist and longtime director of San Antonio s Witte Memorial Museum. Features charming period illustrations throughout. Scarce in the trade; highly collectible for enthusiasts of Texana, children's science education, and early 20th-century illustrated books. Some discolorization on the page edges. (BB) Shelf 171.…

Hard. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 22. Inventory ID 658126 Hardcover Cloth 374 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1966. Attractive white buckram boards with red buckram spine and gilt embossing showcases spotlights this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with undamaged corners. Edges have the usual yellowing and slight spotting. Pages are lightly toned. Tight binding with good hinges. An unclipped dust jacket protected by Brodart cover is smooth and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few scrapes, stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. A vivid portrait of how a regional museum became a cornerstone of cultural and educational life in San Antonio. Through engaging narrative and careful documentation, the authors highlight the vision, persistence, and community support that transformed the Witte from its modest beginnings into a respected institution with collections spanning natural history, art, and regional heritage. They emphasize the role of key figures whose leadership and dedication shaped the museum's growth, while also capturing the enthusiasm of citizens who contributed time, resources, and passion to sustain it through decades of change and challenge. Bess Carroll began her journalism career in the early 1920s, writing and editing for several local papers before joining the San Antonio Light in 1923 as a features writer and correspondent for Hearst wire services. After leaving the paper she served as an Information Officer for various government agencies and also edited the Texas: A Guidebook to the Lonestar State published by the Works Progress Administration. Ellen Dorothy Schulz Quillin (June 16, 1887 - May 6, 1970) was an American botanist, author, and museum director who helped establish the Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas. She was the museum's director from 1926 to 1960. Quillin also wrote several field guides relating to plants in Texas. …