
Legendary naturalist and Orient native son Roy Latham spent decades examining the natural world of the East End, amassing what’s thought to be the most extensive natural history collection ever assembled by one individual. In 2023, Latham’s daughter Diana donated her father’s papers to OHS, which include his Journal (1902-1978), correspondence, field notes, and more.
Click here to view a video of John Holzapfel’s 5/24/2025 talk in the Old Point Schoolhouse entitled, “Roy Latham’s Unpublished Journals (1902-1978).”
Click here to listen to a interview of John Holzapfel on WLIW-FM (NPR Public Radio), July 18, 2025. Note that the interview starts @ 00:22:10.
Click here to access the Journals.
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