Adams, Nancy M. (1926–)
Adams, Nancy M. (1926–)
New Zealander scientist and botanical illustrator. Name variations: Jacqueline Nancy Mary Adams. Born Jacqueline Nancy Mary Whittaker, May 19, 1926, in New Zealand.
Botanical illustrator and seaweeds expert, served as assistant to Dr. Lucy B. Moore at Plant Research Bureau in Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (beginning 1942); served as assistant curator and artist in Botany department at National Museum in Wellington (1956–87); received Loder Cup for work on publications about national parks in New Zealand (1964); received Queen's Service Order (1989) and Commemoration Medal (1990). Writings include Mountain Flowers in New Zealand (1980) and Wild Flowers in New Zealand (1980).
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