Davis, H. S. (Hugh Sterling), 1909-1990

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1909-06-19 - 1990-01-11

Biography

American, director of the Tulsa Mohawk Zoo from 1932 until retirement in 1966. Captured many animals himself, which took him around the world--including a trip with film makers to Africa. After leaving the Tulsa Zoo, Davis operated a local snake and alligator farm, and built Catoosa's Nature's Acres. Also known for building Catoosa's Blue Whale as a surprise for his wife Zelta in the 1970s, who was a fan of whales.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Tulsa, Oil Capital of the World, 1936-05-17

Item

Identifier: 2006.012 OVRSZ 7

Scope and Contents

Promotional supplement advertising Tulsa containing many photographs.

Dates: Publication: 1936-05-17

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Oklahoma collection / Tulsa / Promotional material

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