W. Conner Sorensen

W. Conner Sorensen is the author of Brethren of the Net: American Entomology, 1840–1880 and many articles in scientific journals.

Edward H. Smith (1915 – 2012) was professor emeritus and head of entomology at Cornell University where he chaired the Department of Entomology and authored numerous Riley-related articles in scientific journals and publications.
 
Janet R. Smith (1922 – 2018) was Edward H. Smith’s research partner and spouse.
 
Donald C. Weber is research entomologist for the USDA Agricultural Research Service.