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Stephen Tyng Mather (July 4, 1867 – January 22, 1930) was an American industrialist and conservationist who was the first director of the National Park Service. As president and owner of Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company he became a millionaire.
Industrialist, conservationist, first Director of the National Park Service. Place of Birth: San Francisco, California. Date of Birth: July 4, 1867. Place of Death: Brookline, Massachusetts. Date of Death: January 22, 1930. Place of Burial: Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Cemetery Name: Mather Cemetery.
Stephen Tyng Mather (4 de julio de 1867 - 22 de enero de 1930) fue un industrial y ecologista estadounidense, propietario y presidente de Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company, empresa que lo convirtió en millonario.
27 de mar. de 2017 · Stephen Tyng Mather led a full active life of 63 years, from 1867 to 1930. The years spanning the turn of the century saw vast changes in the country's demographics, as well as the development of modern forms of transportation and communication, and increased leisure time.
Stephen Mather recognized the need for and met the challenge of creating a National Park system. He expanded the park lands and created the first parks in the East (Shenandoah and Acadia). He established professionals to manage the parks - the National Park Rangers who are among the most respected professionals in our country.
Stephen Tyng Mather. 1867-1930. The charismatic and energetic Stephen Mather lobbied for the creation of the National Park service and served as its new director.
Stephen Tyng Mather (4 de julio de 1867 - 22 de enero de 1930) fue un industrial y ecologista estadounidense, propietario y presidente de Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company, empresa que lo convirtió en millonario.
