Mark Widrlechner letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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Correspondence
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1996-01-01
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1996-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter provides details for the bird count in Boone County on January 1, 1997.
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Widrlechner, Mark
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Ames Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Mark Widrlechner letter to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1999-01-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999. The letter thanks the participants for their efforts in assisting in the count during inclement weather and provides count numbers on the 58 species of birds that were seen on count day as well as three others seen during count week. Of special note were the observations of two species reported for the first time that year: Hooded Merganser and Merlin. Also included are the results from the first twelve Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, January 1, 1986 through January 1, 1998.
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Widrlechner, Mark
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Merlin Hooded Merganser
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Ames Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Mark Proescholdt letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a trip to northwest Iowa and bird sightings, June 26, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birding sites Ornithology--Methodology
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1987-06-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mark Proescholdt to James J. Dinsmore regarding a trip to northwest Iowa and bird sightings, June 26, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Upland Sandpiper Wood Duck Canada Goose
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Anderson Prairie State Preserve Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area Christopherson Slough / Little Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Elm Lake High Lake Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Liscomb Rush Lake Trumbull Lake Morse Lake Mud Lake Ingham Lake Cayler Prairie State Preserve Silver Lake Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area West Swan Lake State Game Management Area Lake Cornelia State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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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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Marie Carlson letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 9, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1977-02-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings were contributed by Marie Carlson in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Carlson, Marie
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Harris' Sparrow White-throated Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Hairy Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco
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Boone
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to W. Ross Silcock regarding data tables for the Christmas bird count report, February 5, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1987-02-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to W. Ross Silcock regarding data tables for Christmas bird count report, February 5, 1987. Several rough drafts of the tables with locations, species and count are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
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Thayer's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Brewer's Blackbird Black Scoter Black-legged Kittiwake Sedge Wren Burrowing Owl
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to the members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, November, 1, 1924
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-11-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about two important upcoming meetings. Meetings include the American Ornithologists' Union meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 11-13, 1924 and the annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club held in Nashville, Tennessee, November 28-29, 1924.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to the members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the recent annual meeting, March 12, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-03-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the recent annual meeting. The letter includes notes from the annual meeting and reminds members March 21, 1925 is Bird Day in Iowa. Includes suggestions for future meetings to be held in various cities in Iowa.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird summer sightings, July 24, 1963
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Wild animal collecting
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1963-07-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird sightings sent on July 24, 1963. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1963.
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Decorah
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding upcoming activities for bird lovers, July 15, 1924
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Correspondence
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Bird banding Migratory birds Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1924-07-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union including a variety of upcoming activities. Activities include bird-banding in Iowa, Bird Day Conference in McGregor, Iowa and a campaign for a reduction in the bag limits on migratory game birds.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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McGregor
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the upcoming annual meeting, February 12, 1924
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-02-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to Iowa Ornithologists' Union members regarding a meeting to be held in conjunction with the Iowa Conservation Association annual meeting in Ames, Iowa on March 7-8, 1924. The letter includes a brief program for the meeting and a brief questionnaire. Mary L. Bailey signed the letter Mrs. H. M. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L. Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the second annual meeting, March 24, 1924
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union summarizing the second annual meeting held on March 8, 1924 in Ames, Iowa. Mary L. Bailey signed the letter as Mrs. H.M. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the fall bird movement in Iowa
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Correspondence
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Bird watchers Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Parulidae | Warblers
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the fall bird movement in Iowa. The letter includes names and locations where birds were observed by members. Includes information about several excursions and locations members have visited to view birds. The letter is written by Kenneth R. Nelson. The name A. J. Palas appears in parentheses at the end of the letter. The letter does not have a date.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Palas, Arthur J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the death of Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks
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Correspondence Poems
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Conservationists Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the death of Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks. The letter includes a printed poem written by Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks who was an ardent nature lover. Letter is signed by W. M. Rosen (Walter Rosene), president and Kenneth Nelson, secretary of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Date of letter is not given.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941 Weeks, LeRoy Titus
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, September 19, 1928
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1928-09-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting held on May 11-12, 1928 in Ames, Iowa and Ledges State Park in Boone County, Iowa. Includes information on three papers that were presented at the meeting. The letter is signed by A. J. Palas, president.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Palas, Arthur J.
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Ames Ledges State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, February 4, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-02-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about the annual meeting to be held February 19-21, 1924 in Ames, Iowa. Includes a brief preliminary meeting program. Mary L. Bailey signs as the secretary of the Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, December 11, 1923
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1923-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. The letter includes notes on increasing membership numbers, setting a time and place for the annual meeting and topics for programs to be presented at future meetings.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Sioux City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, April 7, 1928
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1928-04-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about the annual meeting to be held May 11-12, 1928 in Ames, Iowa. The letter is signed by Arthur J. Palas and Kenneth R. Nelson
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Palas, Arthur J.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club, December 5, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-12-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the upcoming annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, December 28-29, 1925. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Kansas City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual convention, June 14, 1927
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1927-06-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologist's Union containing details of the fifth annual convention of the Union held between April 30 and May 1 of 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa. The letter includes a program outlining the events of the annual convention.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Palas, Arthur J.
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Des Moines
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding setting up a Birdline
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-06-01
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1981-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union announcing a proposal to set up a Birdline. Includes advantages of using a phone number (Birdline) for members to call to report bird sightings. The letter is also asking members to contribute money towards the cost of set up.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Hollis, Richard Jule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding resolutions adopted at the annual meeting, December 9, 1930
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Correspondence
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Birds--Conservation Birds--Extinction Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1930-12-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding resolutions adopted at the annual meeting held May 16, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. Includes a list of the resolutions adopted at the annual meeting. Letter is submitted by A. J. Palas, T.C. Stephens and W. A. Kinnaird, and signed by Mary L. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Bald Eagle
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Omaha
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding planning for the next annual meeting, July 20, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-07-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about planning for the next annual meeting. Includes mention of an article about the Purple Martin in the June issue of the Wilson Bulletin. Mary L. Bailey signs as the secretary of the Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Purple Martin
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding future activities, February 6,1926
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc State birds Bird Day
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1926-02-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding future activities of the organization. The letter includes a reminder to members that March 21st is Bird Day in Iowa. Also, it brings up the idea of selecting a state bird for Iowa.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding annual meeting, April 1, 1926
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc State birds Meetings
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1926-04-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union giving the dates of May 14-15 for the annual meeting. The letter includes members suggestions for naming a state bird of Iowa. It also has a "Bird Notes" section for bird sighting reports by members.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Bohemian Waxwing Northern Shrike
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Atlantic Osage Elkader
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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