Edward William 1855-1934 Nelson

Edward William Nelson (1855-1934) was an American naturalist, ethnologist, and field collector renowned for his expeditions surveying fauna and flora, including the Death Valley Expedition and extensive biological investigations in Mexico with Edward Alphonso Goldman.[1][3] He served in key roles at the Bureau of Biological Survey, rising to Chief from 1916-1927, and contributed significantly to conservation efforts like the Migratory Bird Treaty of 1916.[3] Several vertebrate species are named after him, and he was described by Theodore Roosevelt as one of the keenest naturalists.[3]