Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_5844,size=300,left]Henry Bryant was a member of the Megatherium Club and one of the naturalists who helped build the Smithsonian’s collection during the 1850s and 1860s. Born on May 12, 1820 in Boston, Massachusetts, Bryant gained an early education at Mr. Thayer’s school before proceeding to college at Mr. Welles’ school in Cambridge. His education