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Harrison G. Dyar, Jr., Entomologist and Tunneler

Harrison G. Dyar, Jr., Entomologist and Tunneler

FromStuff You Missed in History Class


Harrison G. Dyar, Jr., Entomologist and Tunneler

FromStuff You Missed in History Class

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Harrison G. Dyar, Jr. is known today largely as a hobby tunneler. But he was also an influential entomologist, and his personal life was much more convoluted than any tunnel he ever dug. 
Research:

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“Widow of Dr. H.G. Dyar Dies
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
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