Brad Washburn was born on July 7, 1910 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Barbara Washburn. He died on January 10, 2007 in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
Mountain climber and cartographer. Was interviewed by Amelia Earhart as a
possible crew member for her around the world flight.
Transformed Boston's New England Museum of Natural History into the
Museum of Science, which opened in 1951. Served as director of the
institution from 1939-1980.