Mary Vaux Walcott led a remarkable life, demonstrating her love for the natural world with a blend of art and science. Nowhere is this more apparent than her book, "North American Wild Flowers", which was published by the Smithsonian in 1925. This program explores Walcott’s life, her work, and her deep Smithsonian ties through a virtual panel discussion. Featuring: Dr. Pamela Henson, Institutional Historian, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Dr. Virginia Mecklenburg, Senior Curator, Smithsonian American Art Museum Dr. Rebecca Dikow, Research Data Scientist, Smithsonian Institution OCIO Data Science Lab Justin Kondrat, Lead Horticulturist for Smithsonian Garden Orchid Collection, Smithsonian Gardens Links shared during the presentation: • Walcott’s “North American Wild Flowers” (1925): https://s.si.edu/3FoPgGO • More about “Wild Flowers of North America”(2022): https://s.si.edu/3U0YpJB • Walcott’s work in the Smithsonian American Art Museum: https://s.si.edu/3U4iRJA • Tiana Curry’s project: https://s.si.edu/3fgxv1B • “Orchids: Hidden Stories of Groundbreaking Women”: https://s.si.edu/3tkpqgQ • × Rhyncattleanthe Mary Vaux Walcott orchid: https://s.si.edu/3zhXg8v
Video Duration:
1 hr 6 min 6 sec
YouTube Keywords:
Smithsonian Library Libraries Science History Art Culbute
