In Episode 330 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews former CNS News reporting intern and Paul J. Rainey biographer Peyton Holliday. Peyton discusses what sparked her interested in this fascinating historical figure - a real-life Great Gatsby - whose life was cut short at 46, his contributions to wildlife filmmaking, conservation, service to country, and connection to Universal Pictures. Tune in!

SHOW NOTES

Peyton's Author Biography

Connect with Peyton on Instagram and Twitter

Peyton's Thesis: Paul J. Rainey: Northeast Mississippi's Hidden Legend and Rainey IG Account

Rainey's African Hunt (1914) and Library of Congress Record

Rainey's Connection to Universal Pictures Founder Carl Laemmle

Paul J. Rainey Estate -Tippah Lodge

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary: Audubon Society

Paul J. Rainey Memorial Gate. New York Zoological Society, Bronx Park

Daily Journal: Life of adventure: Tupelo native publishes thesis on Tippah County legend Paul J. Rainey