The Myth of John James Audubon

Posted July 31, 2020

External Article: Audubon

The Myth of John James Audubon” by Gregory Nobles (HSOC Emeritus) was featured in Audubon, July 31.

"The National Audubon Society’s namesake looms large, like his celebrated bird paintings. But he also enslaved people and held white supremacist views, reflecting ethical failings that it is time to bring to the fore."

 

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Gregory Nobles, professor in the School of History, Technology, and Society