William Nathan Gallup Haynes (1886-1970) received the 1950 Pugsley Bronze MEdal. He is not an individual whom one would first think of as a conservationist. Yet his work in the chemical industry and passion for the nature and the scenic outdoors led others to regard him as a "conservationist". His dedication in protecting the natural environment was the reason he was awarded the Pugsley Medal. Haynes was born on July 29,1886 in Detroit, Michigan. His father David Oliphant Haynes was the owner of a publishing company, DO.O. Haynes & Co.and his mother was Helene Dunham Williams. Haynes worked on the fringes of journalism, finding work as an author and editor. He became special correspondant to Canada and Europe for "Field and Fancy" and worked as an editor for the Northhampton, Massachusetta Herald and wrote seven books relating to the breeding and keeping dogs.
In 1928, Haynes established the Chemical Who's Who series and served as editor of the series until 1951. He began to publishing Chemical Economics in 1933 and Men, Money and Molecules in 1936. From 1939 to 1955 he authored ten books on various aspects of it, several of which were reprinted in revised editions and translated into other languages. His work in the area was recognized in 1957, when he received prestigiuos Dexter Award from American Chemical Society for his noteworthy contributions to the advancement of the history of chemistry. He was always available tp speak for civic groups, historical societies and college audiences about the chemical industry. He died in Stonington.