Philip DuMont letter to Max Stempel regarding records for the Stempel collection, November 9, 1934
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Correspondence
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Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Zoological specimens
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1934-11-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Max Stempel dated November 9, 1934. DuMont thanks Stempel for allowing him to view the collection and returns some of Guido Stempel's notes that he had accidentally walked off with. DuMont encourages Stempel to label the birds and asks for some additional information in the hopes of being able to publish about the collection. This document is answered by a letter from Stempel: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4118/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Ruffed Grouse Prairie Falcon Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Henslow's Sparrow Great Horned Owl American Woodcock McCown's Longspur Common Nighthawk Eastern Whip-poor-will American Dipper
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Macedonia
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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16
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George Hendrickson letter to Philip DuMont regarding updates to the Revised List of the Birds of Iowa, December 13, 1943
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Correspondence
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Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Ornithological literature
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1943-12-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from George Hendrickson to Philip DuMont dated December 13, 1943. Hendrickson believes that DuMont had published articles updating his Revised List of the Birds of Iowa and asks for reprints of these papers along with any other additional information that would update the number of species found in Iowa. This document is answered by a letter from DuMont: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4109/view
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Hendrickson, George O.
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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16
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Gladys Black letter to Vernon Kleen regarding Evening Grosbeak invasion, March 24, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Gladys Black regarding Evening Grosbeaks in Iowa.
This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1975-1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Evening Grosbeak
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, 1963
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Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ducklings
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1963-01-01
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1963-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A brief letter and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study done to gather information on nesting wild Wood Ducks, 1963. The letter describes the purpose of the study and asks for help in filling out the attached questionnaire. The questionnaire covers topics including: the date the ducks were first seen, the date incubation started, the date of hatch, number of young ducklings and if there was a nest failure. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study report: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3113/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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Frederic Leopold letter to Clarence Schneider regarding a Wood Duck study, March 29, 1963
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Correspondence
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Bird surveys Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Ducks--Counting
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1963-03-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Clarence Schneider regarding a Wood Duck study, March 29, 1963. The letter informs Schneider of an upcoming Wood Duck study that Leopold is launching. Leopold is requesting Schneider's assistance in gathering information on Wood Duck houses located in a park. This document is related to additional correspondence, a Wood Duck study report and Wood Duck study materials: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3113/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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Frederic Leopold letter to Clarence W. Moody regarding a Wood Duck study, March 29, 1963
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Correspondence
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Ducks--Counting
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1963-03-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Clarence W. Moody regarding a Wood Duck study, March 29, 1963. The letter informs Moody of an upcoming Wood Duck study that Leopold is launching. In an effort to attain more participants, Leopold is requesting Moody's assistance in writing a newspaper article to reach out to people who may be watching Wood Duck houses and would be willing to join the study. This document is related to additional correspondence, a Wood Duck study report and Wood Duck study materials: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3113/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, February 27, 1964
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Checklists Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Predatory animals Ducks--Counting Ducklings
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1964-02-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A postcard, mailing lists, a handwritten note, and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study Frederic Leopold coordinated, February 27, 1964. The reminder postcard was sent to the study participants on the mailing lists regarding preparations for the spring return of Wood Ducks. Also included is a questionnaire for study participants to complete regarding the number of duck nests, the number of young hatched and if nests were destroyed by predators. This document is a version of Wood Duck study materials from 1963: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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W. Ross Silcock letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird observations for winter 1975/1976, undated
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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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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Ross Silcock's notes on birds observed near Malvern, Iowa for the winter of 1975/1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1975/1976.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Loggerhead Shrike Barn Owl Canvasback Northern Mockingbird Yellow-rumped Warbler Snow Goose Hairy Woodpecker Northern Harrier
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Fremont County Malvern
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Dean Mosman letter to Vernon Kleen regarding hawks, April 8, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-04-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dean Mosman detailing winter observations of hawks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1975/1976.
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Mosman, Dean
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Northern Harrier
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Ankeny
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds observed near Iowa City, April 1, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-04-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi reporting on birds observed near Iowa City. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1975/1976.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Coralville Lake Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Richard DeCoster letter to Vernon Kleen regarding Iowa bird observations for winter 1975/1976, April 2, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-04-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report from Richard DeCoster detailing bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1975/1976.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Common Redpoll Purple Finch Pine Siskin
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Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Ridgewood Cemetery
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Gladys Black letter to Vernon Kleen regarding Red Rock Refuge and the Evening Grosbeak invasion, February 1976
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Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-02-01
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1976-02-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter with accompanying maps from Gladys Black to Vernon Kleen, regarding Red Rock Refuge and the Evening Grosbeak Invasion, February 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1975/1976."
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Black, Gladys
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Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Canada Goose
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Lake Red Rock Rathbun Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Gladys Black letter to Vernon Kleen regarding Evening Grosbeak invasion, January 24, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-01-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Gladys Black regarding Evening Grosbeaks in Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter, 1975-1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Evening Grosbeak
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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17
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15
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding a field trip, July 21, 1923
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Correspondence
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1923-07-21
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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 encouraging them to meet to talk about their experiences and observations over the past year. The letter also proposes a three day group field trip to Ledges State Park in Boone County. Letter is signed by W. M. Rosen (Walter Rosene).
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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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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Iowa City, 1985
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-03-28
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 28, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, request for reconsideration, summary of review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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House Finch
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Iowa City
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Home north of Iowa City
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Sunflower feeder in suburban yard
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and Thomas Staudt were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Jim Sandrock, and Johanna Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Purple finch - no ear patch. Back was only finely streaked, and breast and belly streaking much less prominent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/17:10:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Davenport, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-06-17
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for a House Finch at Davenport in Scott County, IA on June 17, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review and a letter from Ann Barker to Tom Kent containing a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Barker, Ann M. Barker, William S.
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House Finch
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Davenport
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in yard around feeder
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our yard is at the edge of a suburban neighborhood with 30 or so houses, with cultivated fields immediately adjacent on 2 sides.
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The documentation form by Bill and Ann Barker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A finch, slightly larger than Goldfinches concurrently at feeder. A thinner or less puffy appearance than Purple Finch, with brighter more orange red color. Shape of head may be flatter than Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/19:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Mason City, 1982
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-09-01
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, summary of the review, a letter from Mildred Moore to Ross Silcock, and another letter from Mildred Moore to Ross Silcock forwarded to Tom Kent.
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Moore, Mildred L.
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House Finch
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Mason City
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1225 N. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, Iowa
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A letter from Mildred Moore to Ross Silcock forms the basis of this record.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Ottumwa, 1982
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-06-26
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Ottumwa in Wapello County, IA on June 26, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, a field report, a letter from Don Johnson to Tom Kent, and a draft of the field report.
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Johnson, Donald G.
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House Finch
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Ottumwa
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Ottumwa, Iowa
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The field report by Don Johnson forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Elaine Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Groove-billed Ani at Cedar Rapids, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1966-10-22
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Groove-billed Ani at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on October 22, 1966. Includes a record review document with votes, a request for a reconsideration of the review, an excerpt from The Birds of Iowa, and a documentation letter submitted to the committee.
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Vane, Bob
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Groove-billed Ani
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Cedar Rapids
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[...] Bever Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
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The documentation letter by Bob Vane is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jean Vane, Myra Willis, and Lillian Serbousek. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I must say at that particular time, since the bird was new to us, we were not absolutely sure whether it was a Smooth-billed or Groove-billed ani. Upon returning home, however, we found in Bent, "The note of the Smooth-billed ani has been called a wailing or whining whistle - resembling the notes of the wood duck." Our bird's call note was not a whistle at all. And then we found in Pough's Eastern Land Birds under Smooth-billed ani, "The two anis are hard to tell apart except by note, the whining notes of this species being in sharp contrast to the soft double note of the Groove-billed." So for my part, that settled it that our bird was a Groove-billed ani. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Caribbean Coot at Burr Oak Lake, 1992
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-04-26
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Caribbean Coot at Burr Oak Lake in Emmett County, IA on April 26, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, a letter from Harold White to Tom Kent regarding the sighting, and a documentation letter with a supplement submitted to the committee via Thomas Kent.
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White, Harold W.
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Caribbean Coot
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Burr Oak Lake Wildlife Management Area
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lake access to Burr Oak Lake, located in section 21 of High Lake Township, Emmet County.
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The documentation letter by Harold L. White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Sallie White. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Unlike the expected American Coot, this coot had a large and circular raised forehead which was yellow. The yellow was restricted to the raised portion. [...] This coot lacked the reddish circular protrusion at the top base of the bill. This coot was otherwise undistinguisable [sic] from the American Coots.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Garganey at Forney Lake, 1999
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-04-02
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2000-10-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Garganey at Forney Lake in Fremont County, IA on April 2, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, photos, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schmid, Rick
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Garganey
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Forneys Lake
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Forney Lake; Fremont County; Iowa, between the towns of Bartlett and Thurman. The bird was seen in the water near the shore closest to the road at a point exactly one mile east of Western Ave. Later, it was seen in flight over the water in the same area.
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The documentation form by Rich Shmid is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Loren & Babs Padelford, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Michael D. Overton, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Mary Edwards, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Dennis Henrickson, Clem Claphake, Jim Kovanda, and Sandy Kovanda. | Elimination of similar species:From first glance, the Garganey was conspicuously different from other nearby ducks on the lake. It was swimming with a pair of Blue-Winged Teal and appeared about the same size as the teal, but its body was much lighter overall, with contrasting dark head and breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:35:00.
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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, 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 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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4
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15
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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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4
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15
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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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15
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