Ross E. Hutchins Photo Collection
Dr. Ross E. Hutchins (1912-1983) began teaching in the Department of Entomology
and Zoology at Mississippi State Universi ty (then Mississippi State College)
in 1930. During more than 30 years, he served as an advisor to 33 graduate students,
and from 1951 to 1963, he served as Department Head. Dr. Hutchins authored numerous
magazine articles, scientific papers, and more than 40 popular books. His renowned
photographs of insects and other natural history subjects were published in
more than 25 popular magazines, including Natural History, The National Geographic,
and Life. The Ross E. Hutchins "Nature in Pictures" photographic collection,
including more than 30,000 transparencies, prints, and negatives, was donated
to the Mississippi Entomological Museum, and his manuscripts and other papers
were donated to University Libraries.
A few sample photographs are listed below, and more photos will be gradually added.
Sample Photographs |
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Ants: |
Other Insects: Long-horned Beetle Head Giant Water Bug with Snake Green Katydid Stag Beetles (fighting) |
