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John Henry Dick (May 12, 1919 – September 18, 1995) was an American naturalist and wildlife artist who specialized in birds.
Scope and content: These seven leather-bound journals kept by John Henry Dick contain notes, hand- painted maps, and artwork inspired by his world travels as well as entries concerning parties, concerts,
About the Collection. “Artist Naturalist” is how Dick described himself in his autobiographical book entitled Other Edens (1979). He established a reputation as one of the leading bird painters in the United States when he illustrated the Warblers of America (edited by Ludlow Griscom and Alexander Sprunt, Jr., 1957).
Notes from John Dick's diary on the life and customs of the Maban tribe of Upper Nile Province and suggestions for their future government, with short note on the Uduk and comments by P. Howell
In early February 1962, after five days of pleasant elephant rides in the hill country of Uttar Pradesh, India, John Henry Dick experienced a moment of great excitement and utter fear.
Although renowned wildlife artist and conservationist John Henry Dick is widely recognized for his contributions to ornithology, his observations of the floral character of his home at Dixie Plantation are indicative of his devotion to the nearly 900 acres of meadows, wetlands, and pine forest along the Stono River.
“Artist Naturalist” is how Dick described himself in his autobiographical book entitled Other Edens (1979). He established a reputation as one of the leading bird painters in the United States when he illustrated the Warblers of America (edited by Ludlow Griscom and Alexander Sprunt, Jr., 1957).
