RE: Halszka Osmólska

["Thomas R. Holtz, Jr." <tholtz@umd.edu>]

> From: owner-DINOSAUR@usc.edu [mailto:owner-DINOSAUR@usc.edu] 
> On Behalf Of David Marjanovic
>
> I knew she was ill... but...
> 
> > Hi David,
> > I'm saddened to report that yesterday passed away Polish 
> > paleontologist Prof. Halszka Osmólska. I think it's enough 
> important 
> > to post it on the DML, but I haven't an account, so I'd 
> like to ask you if you can do it.
> >
> > If yes, thanks in advance.
> >

That is indeed said.

Osmólska was one of the great ones of our field, and helped keep dinosaur
paleontology alive when very few researchers took it seriously.


Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
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