The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Townsend, Charles Haskins

TOWNSEND, Charles Haskins, American zoologist: b. Parnassus, Pa., 29 Sept. 1859. He was educated at public and private schools and became assistant United States Fish Commissioner in charge of salmon propagation in California in 1883. He remained in the government service in various positions until 1902, when he was made director of the New York Aquarium, a position which he still holds. He is author of numerous monographs relating to fisheries, fish culture, etc.