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Lucile Quarry Mann
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Mann feeding a tiger cub in 1949
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| Born | January 11, 1897 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Died | November 27, 1986 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, and explorer |
| Education | BA in English, 1919 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Subject | Travel, tropical fish, animals, zoos, animal care, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park |
| Spouse | William M. Mann (m. 1926) |
Lucile "Lucy" Quarry Mann (born January 11, 1897 – died November 27, 1986) was an American writer, editor, and explorer. She worked for the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C.. Lucy was married to William M. Mann, who was the director of the National Zoo.
She traveled all over the world with her husband. They often brought baby animals home to care for them. Lucy also wrote several books and helped promote the Smithsonian and the National Zoo. She worked as an editor for the National Zoo for 15 years.
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Lucy Mann's Early Life and Education
Lucile Mann was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She went to the University of Michigan. In 1919, she earned a degree in English. While studying, she worked on the student literary magazine called The Inlander.
Starting Her Career
Lucy Mann began her career during World War I. She translated Italian newspapers and messages for the United States War Department. This department helped manage the country's military efforts.
After the war ended in 1919, Mann took a new job. She became an assistant editor for the USDA's Bureau of Entomology. This group studied insects. In 1922, Mann moved to New York City. There, she became a junior editor at The Woman's Home Companion magazine. In 1926, she married William M. Mann and moved back to Washington, D.C.
Adventures at the Smithsonian Zoo
As the wife of the National Zoo's director, Lucy Mann helped her husband in many ways. She often cared for animals at their home. She also helped with office work and entertained guests.
After writing an article about tropical fish, Mann was asked to write a book. This book was called Tropical Fish: A Practical Guide for Beginners. Her experiences at the zoo also led to another book. It was titled Friendly Animals: A Book of Unusual Pets.
Traveling the World for Animals
Lucy Mann joined her husband on many trips. They visited other zoos to learn new things. They also went on expeditions around the world to find animals. Some places they visited included Argentina, British Guiana, Liberia, and the East Indies.
On one trip to Indonesia, they brought back 900 animals. Many of these animals found new homes at the Maryland Zoo. Together, Lucy and William Mann traveled to countries on almost every continent. Lucy kept very detailed notes about each trip. Her third book, From Jungle to Zoo: Adventures of a Naturalist's Wife, was based on these travel journals. She also helped her husband write lectures and articles about their travels.
Working as a Zoo Editor
In 1951, Mann started working in the National Zoo's main offices. When William Mann retired in 1956, Lucy continued her work. She worked under the new director, Dr. Theodore Reed. From 1956 until she retired in 1971, Mann was the zoo editor. She was in charge of writing the Annual Report and other publications for the National Zoological Park.
From 1932 until her death in 1986, Lucy Mann was a member of the Society of Woman Geographers. This group is for women who explore and study the world.
