Skead, C. J. (Cuthbert John)
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“Skead, C. J. (Cuthbert John)”, Rhodes University Drama Department, accessed 31 December 2025, https://digitalarchives.ru.ac.za/s/rhodes-university-drama-department/item/433
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Jack Skead
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Subject - Occupation
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Ornithologist
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Botanist
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Naturalist
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Description
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Cuthbert John “Jack” Skead (1912–2006) was a renowned South African naturalist, ornithologist, botanist, and historian of the Eastern Cape environment. Throughout his extensive career, he made significant contributions to the study of southern African biogeography, animal distribution, and historical ecology.
Skead served as Director of the Albany Museum in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) and later became a Research Associate at the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town. His enduring legacy includes his meticulous, multi-decadal documentation of species distributions and historical records, culminating in major works such as "Historical Incidence of the Larger Mammals in the Eastern Cape" and subsequent volumes on the Cape Province.
Although best known for his zoological scholarship, Skead was also deeply engaged in botanical research. His field notebooks, habitat photographs, and observations reflect a holistic approach to understanding the interrelationships between plants, animals, and their environments. His botanical interests informed much of his later ecological and historical work, contributing to our understanding of vegetation patterns and environmental change in the region.
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Given name
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Cuthbert John
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familyName
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Skead
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gender
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Male
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 On Bank at Louis Botha Crescent, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 On Bank at Louis Botha Crescent, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 On farm Clifton (Mr. H. Norton) in Great Fish River valley near Pyrth's Bridge |
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 On farm Clifton (Mr. H. Norton) in Great Fish River valley near Pyrth's Bridge |
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 On grassy pavement at Beyers Street, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 On Hougham Park flats just east of Coega River |
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 On Marine Drive immediately behind University of Port Elizabeth |
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 On road to Pluto's Vale, near Ecca Wildflower Reserve, NE Grahamstown, Albany |
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 On Seaview farm, Alexandria coast |
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 On slope of hill beside Sappershoek Retirement Village,Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth, overlooking Mangold's Pool area |
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 On top of Highlands Mountain, Albany district, 22km west of Grahamstown, Albany. On farm 'Highlands' beside the trig beacon |
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 On top of Highlands Mountain, Albany district, 22km west of Grahamstown, Albany. On farm 'Highlands' beside the trig beacon |
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 On top of Highlands Mountain, Albany district, 22km west of Grahamstown, Albany. On farm 'Highlands' beside the trig beacon |
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 On top of Highlands Mountain, Albany district, 22km west of Grahamstown, Albany. On farm 'Highlands' beside the trig beacon |
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 Only remainder of much larger Parson's Vlei at Bridgemead, Port Elizabeth, after exceptional winter rains |
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 Only remainder of much larger Parson's Vlei at Bridgemead, Port Elizabeth, after exceptional winter rains |
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 Open country between Greenbushes and Kraggakamma, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open grassiness beside Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open ground between Admiralty Way & University Way, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open ground between South African Air Force Base & South End Cemetary, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open ground near Beacon, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open space beside Cape Recife School, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open space beside Cape Recife School, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open space between Admiralty Way & University Way, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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 Open space between Cape Recife School & University Way, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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“Skead, C. J. (Cuthbert John)”, Rhodes University Drama Department, accessed 31 December 2025, https://digitalarchives.ru.ac.za/s/rhodes-university-drama-department/item/433