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Betty Jackson (née Morris) met and married Earl Jackson when he was the custodian for Bandelier National Monument. Earl’s father was previously the custodian for Montezuma Castle, and in 1937 the Jacksons moved back and assumed the position themselves. Betty, a former archeologist and science teacher, received a permit from the U.S. Wildlife Survey to track and record bird migration routes while living at the monument. Her bird lists were often featured in Frank Pinkley’s reports on Montezuma Castle. Betty sighted more than 100 species around her residence, banded many of them for tracking, and worked with the Museum of Northern Arizona to share her findings. She later became a tour guide at Tumacacori. Betty’s love for birds is still present today; we still band hummingbirds for research at the monument, and bird watching is one of the most popular activities at Montezuma Well! Further reading:Polly Welts Kaufman. “National Parks and the Woman’s Voice: A History.” 2006. University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM. 100 Years of Preservation and Stewardship: Montezuma Castle National Monument Centennial: 1906-2006 |
Last updated: July 29, 2020