Walker, Bryant
Variant namesDetroit, Michigan attorney, shell collector and student of conchology.
From the description of Bryant Walker papers, 1873-1931. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422574
Bryant Walker was born July 3, 1856 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan (A.B. 1876) then began the study of law in the office of Walker & Kent. He was admitted to the Michigan bar in 1878. The following year he received his LL.B degree from the University of Michigan. He then became a partner with his father in the firm of Walker & Walker.
Beyond the law, Walker's great interest was conchology. He became an authority on mollusca and was a noted collector of conchological specimens. He wrote numerous articles on conchology for magazine and the proceedings of various societies. His professional memberships included the Malacological Society of London, the Conchological Society of Britain and Ireland, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and the Michigan Academy of Science. He died May 26, 1936.
From the guide to the Bryant Walker papers, 1873-1931, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)
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| creatorOf | Bryant Walker papers, 1873-1931 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
| creatorOf | Lane, Alfred C. (Alfred Church), b. 1863. Alfred C. Lane papers, 1890-1936. | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | Alexander G. Ruthven Papers, 1901-1961, 1906-1951 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| referencedIn | Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
| referencedIn | Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
| creatorOf | Walker, Bryant, 1856-1936. Bryant Walker papers, 1873-1931. | Bentley Historical Library |
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| correspondedWith | Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 | person |
| associatedWith | Lane, Alfred C. (Alfred Church), b. 1863. | person |
| correspondedWith | Provine, William B. | person |
| associatedWith | Ruthven, Alexander Grant, 1882- | person |
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| associatedWith | University of Michigan | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Walker, E. C. | person |
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Birth 1856
Death 1936
