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Thaddeus William Harris

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United States librarian and entomologist (1795-1856)

United StatesDoctorsLived 1795 to 1856 · aged 60
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Thaddeus William Harris was an American entomologist and librarian. His focus on insect life cycles and interactions with plants was influential in broadening American entomological studies beyond a narrow taxonomic approach.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Thaddeus William Harris was an American entomologist and librarian. His focus on insect life cycles and interactions with plants was influential in broadening American entomological studies beyond a narrow taxonomic approach. He was an early agricultural entomologist and served as a mentor and role model for others in this new field. For 25 years Harris served as the librarian of Harvard University where oversaw the rapid growth of the library and introduced one of the earliest American library card catalogs.

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United States
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Doctors
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Doctor
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deceased
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Lived 1795 to 1856 · aged 60
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