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  • Tags: The 1960s

In this obituary, the Kane Republican reports on the death of Dr. E. H. McCleery at 5pm on May 23, 1962. The article describes his achievements - namely his profession as a physician and his success in preserving the last of the lobo wolves. It describes his education, profession, honors he has…
Date: May 24, 1962

This article profiles Jack Lynch, a man in his early 40s, and his work to ensure that the last of the "lobo" or "buffalo" wolves - Canis lupus nubilus - does not become extinct. Zoologists claim that Lynch's wolves are not a separate species, and that "lobo" is simply a colloquial Spanish term for…
Date: January 15, 1966

A memory submitted by Nancy A. Avolese regarding her childhood visit to the wolf park in 1962, her research of Dr. McCleery, and the publishing of her book, “The Wolf Man of Kane, Pennsylvania.”
Date: December 7, 2013

This article describes how Dr. E. H. McCleery became interested in wolves and how he began his wolf pack. The article mentions Dr. McCleery's wolf-feeding practices and his highly successful taming program. At 92 years old, Dr. McCleery is greatly concerned with the future of his wolves, but will…
Date: Autumn 1960

This article quotes Joseph Gonda, chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Kane Chamber of Commerce, as he describes Dr. E. H. McCleery's lobo wolves as a most important tourism attraction in the Kane area, and his happiness that the Lynches will keep the wolves in the area. Questions about the…
Date: February 20, 1962

This article showcases photos of Dr. E. H. McCleery and his wolves. Dr. McCleery expresses his feeling of accomplishment in saving the lobo wolves from extinction, as the government has saved the bison, and credits the wolves for all the honors he has received over the years. He is happy to have…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane Elks (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - BPOE) expresses its appreciation for Dr. McCleery, its feeling that the…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane Area Industrial Development Corporation explains the importance of the tourism industry, commends Dr. McCleery for his…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Holmes Poster Advertising Agency describes how it has helped publicize the wolves on billboards, expresses the hope that the…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by Nellie and Lyle Fay of the Kane Greenhouses commends Dr. McCleery for keeping Kane in the news and for contributing to the…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane Bank & Trust Company describes how Dr. McCleery and his wolves have benefited the Kane area and extends good wishes to Dr.…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Walker Dairy Store of Kane extends good wishes to Dr. McCleery and the Lynches.
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane View Motel honors Dr. McCleery for his contribution to local tourism and for saving the lobo wolves, and expresses…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane Dairy Cooperative Association honors Dr. McCleery for ensuring the future of the lobo wolves and extends good wishes to…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by the Kane Office of the Warren National Bank considers it a privilege to pay tribute to Dr. McCleery - an accomplished physician and…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by Neil H. Cook, Richfield Distributor (for the Richfield Oil Corporation) in Kane, PA, states that by saving the lobo wolves Dr.…
Date: February 20, 1962

This article describes Miss Rose Carroll's job as secretary to Dr. E. H. McCleery and his wolf park, where she has worked for almost 30 years. Carroll feels confident that the wolves are in good hands with the Lynches, whose youth and enthusiasm will benefit the park. Other potential buyers wanted…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by Modern Dairy and its Area Producers extends good wishes to Dr. McCleery and the Lynches and acknowledges the tourism value of the…
Date: February 20, 1962

Many companies offered their appreciation for and well-wishes to Dr. E. H. McCleery and Jack Lynch in this special edition of the Kane Republican. This advertisement by K. G. Keenen, Distributor of Gulf Products, commends Dr. McCleery for saving the lobo wolves from extinction, acknowledges the pack…
Date: February 20, 1962

This article is a reprint of the February 15, 1946 story that one of Dr. E. H. McCleery's three mountain lions escaped from the park. The lion encountered a local six-year-old boy, Claude Mollander Jr., and his pet dog who were playing in their yard. The dog attacked the lion and died in the…
Date: February 20, 1962