Sidney Dillon Ripley

Sidney Dillon Ripley

Sidney Dillon Ripley II (September 20, 1913 – March 12, 2001) was an American ornithologist and wildlife conservationist. He served as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1964 to 1984.

Read more about Sidney Dillon Ripley:  Legacy, Selected Writings

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