Peter P. Laude letter to Frederic Leopold regarding an invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union convention, January 10, 1952
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching Meetings
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1952-01-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Peter P. Laude to Frederic Leopold regarding an invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union convention, January 10, 1952. The letter details the interest in having Leopold appear on the program for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union convention after members of the Cedar Rapids Bird Club read an article by Ries Tuttle describing Leopold's Wood Duck experiences. This document is related to a response from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Laude, Peter P.
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Peter P. Laude letter to Frederic Leopold regarding the acceptance of the invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union convention, February 13, 1952
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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1952-02-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Peter P. Laude to Frederic Leopold regarding the acceptance of the invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union convention, February 13, 1952. The letter gives details on the expectations for the address. Laude also expresses interest in a trip to Burlington to see the Wood Ducks. This document is continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Laude, Peter P.
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Frederic Leopold letter to Peter P. Laude regarding an invitation to view the Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, February 18, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching Wood duck--Behavior
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1952-02-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Peter P. Laude regarding an invitation to view the Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, February 18, 1952. The letter details an invitation to Burlington and the best times to see the nesting Wood Ducks. This document is a continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Robert F. Vane letter regarding an invitation to the 30th annual convention of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, April 10, 1952
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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1952-04-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Robert F. Vane, on behalf of the Cedar Rapids Bird Club, regarding an invitation to the 30th annual convention of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, April 10, 1952. The letter invites members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union to the annual convention to be held on the campus of Coe College, May 10 and 11, 1952. This document relates to the program and correspondence about the convention: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3072/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3082/view.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Vane, Robert F. Cedar Rapids Bird Club
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Burlington Cedar Rapids
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Frederic Leopold letter to Peter P. Laude regarding nesting Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention, May 12, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1952-05-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Peter P. Laude regarding nesting Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention, May 12, 1952. Leopold extends an invitation to visit his Wood Duck nesting area as well as thanks Laude for the invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention. This document is continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3082/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3084/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a weather report, July 31, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Weather
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1986-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from James P. Sandrock to James J. Dinsmore regarding his weather report for June and July 1986. The attached weather report notes above average temperatures and precipitation in June, his sighting of a Black-headed Grosbeak and his recent birding trips. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Iowa Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a weather report, July 4, 1986
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Weather
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1986-07-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding his willingness to compile a weather report for summer 1986. The letter also mentions some recent birding trips he has taken. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Roseate Spoonbill at Union Slough National Wildlife Slough in 1960
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1960-08-16
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1993-08-16
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Roseate Spoonbill at Union Slough National Wildlife Slough in Kossuth County, IA on August 16, 1960. Includes a record review document with votes, letters from Thomas Kent to Harold Burgess, two letters from Harold Burgess to Thomas Kent, a letter from John Guthrie to Harold Burgess, a memo from Roswell D. Van Duesen to Harold Burgess, and the original sighting record found in the publication Roseate Spoonbill Observed at Union Slough by Harold Burgess in Iowa Bird Life 30(3):67-68. Roseate Spoonbill seen by Harold Burgess, Roswell D. Van Deusen, and Charles Van Kirk.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Roseate Spoonbill
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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7
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25
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for American Swallow-tailed Kite at Creston in 1872
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Birds--Collection and preservation Zoological specimens
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1988-03-22
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1997-10-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for an American Swallow-tailed Kite at Creston in Union County, IA on August 25, 1872. Includes a record review document with votes, a letter from Mark Robbins to James Dinsmore, a letter from Thomas Kent to the Curator of Birds at the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and a letter from Raymond A. Paynter, Jr. to Thomas H. Kent.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Swallow-tailed Kite
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Creston
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Walter Rosene letter to Philip DuMont regarding birds not included in his book, December 4, 1931
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Correspondence
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Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1931-12-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Walter Rosene to Philip DuMont dated December 4, 1931. Rosene discusses "Birds of Polk County, Iowa," mentions four species he has sighted that DuMont did not list, and discusses Wilson Ornithological Club business, including his desire to attend the group's 18th annual meeting in New Orleans.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Great Horned Owl Snow Goose Burrowing Owl
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Dallas County Greene County Boone County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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6
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Des Moines Audubon Society letter to its members regarding Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, April 28, 1932
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1932-04-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from the Des Moines Audubon Society to its members dated April 28, 1932. This letter gives a general schedule for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting and includes a personal note to Philip DuMont asking him for the title and run-time of his presentation.
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Des Moines Audubon Society
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Des Moines Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Field notes and Thomas H. Kent letter to James J. Dinsmore, July 29,1985
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-07-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Thomas H. Kent. Included with the field report is a note from Thomas H. Kent to James J. Dinsmore regarding setting up a new filing system for storing field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Bell's Vireo Hooded Merganser Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Acadian Flycatcher Veery Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Least Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake Johnson County Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes and Peter C. Petersen letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding the fall report and bird sightings, summer 1985
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Societies, etc Birds--Infancy
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1985-06-01
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1985-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen in a letter to James J. Dinsmore with observers Mary Lou Petersen and Corey Blavins. A detailed list of birds and locations is included with the letter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Broad-winged Hawk Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Orchard Oriole Purple Finch Hooded Merganser Semipalmated Plover Baird's Sandpiper Caspian Tern Acadian Flycatcher Northern Mockingbird Prothonotary Warbler Pine Siskin Blackburnian Warbler Black Tern
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Blue Grass Credit Island Davenport Le Claire Pilot Knob State Park Wildcat Den State Park Fairmont Cemetery Walnut Woods State Park Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding the Birdline answering machine and a sighting of a House Finch, July 30, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birdsongs Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-07-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Carl J. Bendorf to James J. Dinsmore regarding the purchase of the Birdline answering machine from the Amana Phone Company, July 30, 1987. The letter also reports a sighting of a single male House Finch. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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House Finch
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Ames Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Walter Rosene letter to Philip DuMont regarding a recent outing and society memberships, October 27, 1927
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Fowling Ornithological literature
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1927-10-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Walter Rosene to Philip DuMont dated October 27, 1927. Rosene describes a recent hunting and sighting outing and discusses ornithology society memberships.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ogden
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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25
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Walter Rosene letter to Philip DuMont regarding wildlife conservation, January 3, 1927
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Ornithological literature
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1927-01-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Walter Rosene to Philip DuMont dated January 3, 1927. In this letter Rosene rails against the Izaak Walton League and National Audubon Society for not doing enough to ensure wildlife conservation and laments his own efforts to motivate the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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25
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Walter Rosene letter to Philip DuMont regarding upcoming meetings, November 19, 1926
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife rescue
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1926-11-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Walter Rosene to Philip DuMont dated November 19, 1926. In this letter Rosene talks about finding a headline speaker for the annual Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting, preparing a paper for an upcoming Wilson Ornithological Club meeting, and trying to nurse a Golden Plover back to health.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American Golden Plover
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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25
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Robert I. Cecil letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a report on the Purple Gallinule, September 9, 1988
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Correspondence
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-09-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Robert I. Cecil letter to James J. Dinsmore responding to a request to write a short field note on the Purple Gallinule. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of summer 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Purple Gallinule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Bruce G. Peterjohn with additional summer field note information, August 17, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-08-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Bruce G. Peterjohn responding to a request for additional field note information including a Bald Eagle nest location. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988. This letter is a reply to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4243/view.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Bald Eagle
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Fremont County Iowa Sioux City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Bruce G. Peterjohn letter to James J. Dinsmore requesting additional field note data, August 15, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-08-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bruce G. Peterjohn letter to James J. Dinsmore requesting additional field note information including a Bald Eagle nest location. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988. This letter relates to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4241/view.
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Peterjohn, Bruce G.
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Bald Eagle
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Mark D. Bro letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding photographs of a Short-eared Owl and an unusual Northern Cardinal, August 1, 1988
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Photography of birds
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1988-08-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Mark D. Bro letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding photographs of a Short-eared Owl and a white-headed Northern Cardinal. The photographs are not included with the letter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Bro, Mark D.
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Northern Cardinal Short-eared Owl
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Tama County Montour
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Opal Uher letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a request to purchase a Peter C. Petersen publication, August 9, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc Birds--Infancy
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1988-08-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Opal Uher letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a request to purchase a copy of a publication by Peter C. Petersen. The letter includes field notes on House Finch nesting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Uher, Opal
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House Finch
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Waterloo
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding aerial photographs, June 12, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-06-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore requesting aerial photographs of Rush Lake and Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area. The letter includes two bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Bernstein, Neil
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Common Moorhen White-throated Sparrow
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Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding personal papers, summer 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-06-01
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1988-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Neil Bernstein is interested in Jim's personal papers regarding photography measurement studies and species population wetland studies. The letter also includes bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Bernstein, Neil
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American White Pelican Black-crowned Night Heron American Coot
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Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Rush Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union letters to members regarding activities of the organization
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Conservationists Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithologists
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1923-02-12
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1930-12-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Collection of letters dated from February 12, 1923 to December 9, 1930. These letters issued by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union cover the founding of the organization, its membership and activities. Includes a directory listing all but the last letter.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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10
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23
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