Carl R. Eklund
American ornithologist (1909–1962)
Carl Robert Eklund (January 27, 1909 – November 3, 1962) was a leading American specialist in ornithology and geographic research in both the north and south polar regions. He was appointed as the first Scientific Station Leader of the Wilkes Station, Antarctica.
Biography
Carl Robert Eklund was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. His father immigrated from Sweden in 1888. His brother was Wisconsin journalist Laurence C. Eklund. He attended University of Wisconsin and received his B.A. degree in 1932 from Carleton College. He earned his M.S. degree in 1938 at Oregon State College. In 1959, the University of Maryland awarded him a Ph.D. in zoology and geography. During World War II he served as a major in the U.S. Army Air Force.
From 1939 to 1941 he served as ornithologist at the East Base of the U.S. Antarctic Service.
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