User:Mu301/Maribelle Cormack

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"Maribelle Cormack (January 11, 1902-1984) was a museum director and children's author. Cormack attended Cornell, (A.B. English Literature), University of Vienna and Geneva (botanical summer school), and Brown University (M.A. Botany). She is known for her interests in nature and astronomy and held a weekly nature story hour for children."

"At least seven women became planetarium directors before the space age had begun; some remained active in the following decade, when the number of women astronomers increased sharply. Maribelle B. Cormack (1902–1984), curator of the Roger Williams Park Museum in Providence, Rhode Island, directed its planetarium  after  1953.  Cormack  earned  a  bachelor’s  degree  from  Cornell University and a master’s degree from Brown University. She participated in the two national symposia on planetarium education held in 1958 and 1960. Cormack wrote extensively in the fields of natural science and children’s literature. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by Rhode Island College in 1966."

"Miss Cormack, a naturalist, teacher and writer, would eventually become director (1947-1972) of the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island. She was also the driving force in the construction of the planetarium at that museum that now bears her name. It was opened in 1953."

"Maribelle Cormack: Connecting the Museum’s Past to the Present Monday, June 7, 10:00am-11:00am Join the museum director to take a tour of the museum archives in this lifelong learners program to learn about Maribelle Cormack. In 1926 she moved to Providence, from Buffalo, to become the Assistant to the Director of the Museum of Natural History. In 1947 she became the director, a position which she held until her retirement in 1972. She wrote extensively and published more than 20 books in her lifetime. Learn about this amazing woman and her dedication to the museum. Please note: Archives, non-public space, is accessible by stairs only. Program fee per session: $3 per adult/Free for museum members.  Pre-registration required. Capacity is limited. Pets are not permitted on walking tours. Children are not permitted in our lifelong learners programming. We will practice social distancing and appropriate face coverings will be worn. What are lifelong learners programs? The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium offers tours, talks, drawing classes and other programs throughout the year for adult learners in our Lifelong Learners series. We have a variety of programming tailored for all kinds of lifelong learners."

Cornell 1923

Vienna & Geneva 1924-25, Brown University 1928

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The Cormack Planetarium in Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is named after her.

References/Notes and references
JOHN CASTELLUCCI Journal-Bulletin, S. W. (1995, Oct 25). Planetarium awaits a new generation *Mind-boggling tour of the heavens is in store at roger williams park, starting nov. 4. Providence Journal - Bulletin

Among the outstanding books of 1956: Some holiday suggestions. (1956, Dec 02). New York Herald Tribune

Books published today. (1956, Sep 24). New York Times

Books--authors. (1956, Sep 07). New York Times

First-rate PPL. (1986, Jun 03). Providence Journal

Other books of the. (1956, Oct 14). New York Times

Park planetarium to open after extensive renovation. (1986, Sep 30). Providence Journal

BREED, D. D. (1986, May 30). *****350***** city will sparkle with birthday events, neighborhood festivals starting june. Providence Journal

G.D. (1956, Sep 23). Just browsing. The Washington Post and Times Herald

JOHN CASTELLUCCI Journal-Bulletin, S. W. (1995, Oct 11). City life planetarium shoots for stars *The expanded, state-of-the-art cormack planetarium at the roger williams park museum reopens nov. 4 with a show entitled orion rendezvous: A star trek voyage of discovery.. Providence Journal - Bulletin

JOHN CASTELLUCCI Journal-Bulletin, S. W. (1995, Oct 25). Planetarium awaits a new generation *Mind-boggling tour of the heavens is in store at roger williams park, starting nov. 4. Providence Journal - Bulletin

JOHN CASTELLUCCI Journal-Bulletin, S. W. (1995, Oct 18). The sky's the limit at revamped planetarium *Visitors will be able to gaze at 6,700 stars on an expanded dome when the roger williams park planetarium reopens nov. 4 after a $500,000 renovation. Providence Journal - Bulletin

MAY, L. B. (1948, Oct 31). The reader's guide. New York Herald Tribune (1926-1962)

MORGAN, T. J. (1986, Dec 31). Providence 350 celebration passes into history books but the spirit may come alive again with a blast in 2086. Providence Journal

Warner, J. (1986, Jun 27). THE 350 CELEBRATION orators' words to ring again lyceum series will bring back williams, cohan, doyle.

WENDY KILLEEN Journal-Bulletin, S. W. (1986, Jul 10). Historical characters' lives to be portrayed. Providence Journal