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William Wood was an original founding member of the Maine Institute of Science in 1836, and the Portland Society of Natural History (PSNH) in 1843. Although he practiced medicine, Dr. Wood dedicated his life to natural history. When the Maine Institute closed in 1839, Wood purchased much of the collections at auction in 1840, storing it in his home. Wood also served as president of the Portland Lyceum and secretary for the Maine Historical Society.
In 1852, the PSNH elected William Wood as the third president, a term that lasted for 47 years until his death in 1899. Wood oversaw the two devastating fires that destroyed the PSNH, moving to five different locations, and supervised the renovation and construction of two buildings for the Society. Newspapers conveyed Wood’s connection to the PSNH, writing, “It will be difficult for us to think of him and this Society as separate and apart.”
About This Item
- Title: William Wood, Portland, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: 901_B4F3_002
- Collection: Portland Society for Natural History
- Object Type: Image
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