Ric Zarwell letter to Robert Myers regarding birding experience, May 3, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1986-05-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ric Zarwell to Robert Myers dated May 3, 1986. Zarwell reports that although he does not bird in Iowa very often, he is an experienced birder with a life list of 483 species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1986.
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Zarwell, Ric
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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Raymond Findley letter to Frederic Leopold regarding a request for information on Wood Duck houses, February 4, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Nests Country life Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1952-02-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Raymond Findley to Frederic Leopold regarding a request for information on Wood Duck houses, February 4, 1952. Findley is requesting more information on how to build and place Wood Duck houses on his farm after reading an article in the Des Moines Register written by Ries Tuttle.
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Findley, Raymond
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Linn Grove
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Ray Warner letter to Frederic Leopold regarding a Wood Duck presentation and thoughts on hunting, March 21
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Study and teaching Wildlife conservation Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects
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1977-03-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ray Warner to Frederic Leopold regarding a Wood Duck presentation and thoughts on hunting, March 21. The letter details Warner's interest in becoming a conservation officer and his thoughts on a hunting ban.
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Warner, Ray
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Mediapolis
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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1
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12
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Ray Hamilton letter to Neil Bernstein regarding a Black-headed Grosbeak sighting, June 7, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1987-06-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ray Hamilton to Neil Bernstein regarding a Black-headed Grosbeak sighting, June 7, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987. This document is related to a response from James J. Dinsmore to a letter Hamilton originally sent to Neil Bernstein: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3976/view
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Hamilton, Raymond M.
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Maquoketa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Randy Pinkston letter to Jim Dinsmore regarding summer 1994 field reports, August 2, 1994
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birdsongs
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1994-08-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Randy Pinkston to Jim Dinsmore dated August 2, 1994. Pinkston contributes some sightings for the summer 1994 field reports and reports on his move to Salado Texas. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1994.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Acadian Flycatcher Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Scarlet Tanager
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Lake Macbride State Park
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2
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Randall Pinkston letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding summer bird sightings, summer 1992
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birdsongs
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1992-06-01
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1992-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Randall Pinkston to James J. Dinsmore regarding summer bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Broad-winged Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Summer Tanager Henslow's Sparrow Ruby-throated Hummingbird Eurasian Tree Sparrow Caspian Tern Short-billed Dowitcher Common Merganser Sandhill Crane
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Burlington Coralville Lake Iowa City Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Van Buren County Lake MacBride Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Casey Barrow Landing Green Island Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Randall D. Williams letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Snowy Owl sighting in Sioux City, November 26, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Photography of birds Rare birds Owls--Behavior
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1987-11-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Randall D. Williams to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Snowy Owl sighting in Sioux City, November 26, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1987. This document is related to a field report contributed by Jack Jones that contains a photograph of the Snowy Owl sighting in Sioux City: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4015/view
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Williams, Randall D.
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Snowy Owl
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Sioux City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Philip J. Walsh letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding discrepancies in the spring 1997 field reports, November 6, 1997
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1997-11-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip J. Walsh to Thomas H. Kent regarding discrepancies in the spring 1997 field reports, November 6, 1997. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
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Walsh, Philip J.
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Mississippi Kite Cinnamon Teal
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Greenwood Park
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27
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6
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Philip DuMont letter to Woodward Brown regarding Iowa bird checklist, April 26, 1954
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Checklists Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Classification
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1954-04-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Woodward Brown dated April 26, 1954. In this letter DuMont comments on the checklist that supplemented the March 1954 issue of Iowa Bird Life, and sends his own version that he thinks reflects the need of Iowa birders.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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12
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Philip DuMont letter to William Jarnagin regarding request for Starling information, May 23, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Methodology
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1935-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to William Jarnagin dated May 23, 1935. DuMont gives a brief history of the European Starling in the United States and Iowa and asks William Jarnagin to publish a notice in his newspaper asking for information about Starling sightings in Buena Vista County.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Buena Vista County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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Philip DuMont letter to William Bell regarding Starlings in Iowa, March 16, 1933
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Correspondence
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Introduced birds
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1933-03-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to William Bell dated March 16, 1933. DuMont answers Bell's letter to Francis Roberts asking for information about the European Starling. DuMont provides a history of the Starling in Iowa, and includes an annotated list of all Starling sightings in Iowa dating back to 1922. This document is in response to a letter from William Bell to Francis Roberts: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3561/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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Philip DuMont letter to Walter Rosene regarding Goose measurements, November 3, 1940
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Correspondence
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Birds--Identification Birds--Classification Families
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1940-11-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Walter Rosene dated November 3, 1940. DuMont describes using Goose measurements in the identification of species and subspecies, and discusses family matters. This document is in response to a letter from Rosene: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4144/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Canada Goose Cackling Goose
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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25
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Philip DuMont letter to Walter Rosene regarding articles, Ducks and Doves, July 27, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fowling
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1935-07-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Walter Rosene dated July 27, 1935. DuMont discusses article writing, duck migration and dove hunting. This document is in response to a letter from Rosene: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4145/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Mourning Dove
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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25
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Philip DuMont letter to Wade Guenther regarding the Giddings collection, April 22, 1933
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Correspondence
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Birds--Identification Zoological specimens
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1933-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Wade Guenther dated April 22, 1933 and published in the Sabula Gazette on May 11, 1933. In this letter DuMont says that the bird specimens collected by H.J. Giddings should be labelled with the date and place they were collected, and includes a list of the species that DuMont compiled when he studied the collection. This document is in response to a letter from Wade Guenther: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4218/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Pacific Loon Kentucky Warbler Cape May Warbler Red Crossbill Pine Warbler
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Jackson County Sabula
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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30
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Philip DuMont letter to Thomas Stephens regarding questionable birds in the Revised List of Iowa Birds, January 30, 1934
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Correspondence
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Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Bibliography Ornithological literature Zoological specimens
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1934-01-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Thomas Stephens dated January 30, 1934. In this letter DuMont suggests printing an Iowa ornithology bibliography for members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, discusses why some birds were included or excluded from his book "Revised List of the Birds of Iowa," and says he will be looking for more samples and sight records in preparation for issuing a new edition of the book. This document is in response to a letter from Thomas Stephens: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4206/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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27
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Philip DuMont letter to the Des Moines Register regarding an article about American Egrets, August 18, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Geographical distribution
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1934-08-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to the Open Forum Editor dated August 18, 1934. DuMont responds to an article published August 12th by saying that the American Egret is not an unusual bird in Iowa and that Little Blue Heron reports are more interesting. This letter was published in the Des Moines Register August 26, 1934.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Little Blue Heron Great Egret
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Iowa McGregor
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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7
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46
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Philip DuMont letter to the editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune regarding dead birds at Little Wall Lake, July 7, 1928
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Correspondence
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Bird kills Fishing
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1928-07-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to the editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune dated July 7, 1928. DuMont reports that during a visit on June 12, he found dead birds, fish and turtles on the southeast shore of Little Wall Lake and speculates it may be the result of dynamiting for fish.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Little Wall Lake
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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6
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4
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Philip DuMont letter to Ortha Green regarding bird specimens, May 8, 1935
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Correspondence
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Zoological specimens
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1935-05-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Ortha Green dated May 8, 1935. In this letter DuMont asks Green for more details about some specimens in her collection.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Ferruginous Hawk Great Horned Owl Common Starling
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Promise City
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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4
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17
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Philip DuMont letter to Olivia McCabe regarding bird hydration and field identifications, March 25, 1956
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Correspondence
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Birds--Food Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy Birds--Classification
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1956-03-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Olivia McCabe dated March 25, 1956. Philip DuMont answers Olivia McCabe's questions regarding nestlings, subspecies and identifying birds in the field.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Black Scoter Black Rail Dark-eyed Junco
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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20
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Philip DuMont letter to Myrle Jones regarding the reporting of sightings of rare birds, April 29, 1944
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Correspondence
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Bird watchers Bird watching Rare birds
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1944-04-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Myrle Jones dated April 29, 1944. DuMont responds to Jones about the sighting of a Summer Tanager by saying that many birds listed as rare in Iowa may have more to do with the lack of observers rather than the lack of the species. He encourages Jones to publish his observations so that more accurate records can be developed. This document is in response to a letter from Jones: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4120/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Summer Tanager Kentucky Warbler
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Des Moines Iowa Waubonsie State Park
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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19
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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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Philip DuMont letter to Max Stempel regarding details about the Water Ouzel, January 28, 1935
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Correspondence
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Birds--Identification Birds--Collection and preservation
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1935-01-28
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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 January 28, 1935. DuMont asks for more details about the Water Ouzel especially since he is concerned about having to correct any claims once they have been published. This document is in response to a letter from Stempel: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4117/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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American Dipper
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Hastings 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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Philip DuMont letter to Max Stempel regarding the Stempel collection, December 10, 1934
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Correspondence
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Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Identification Zoological specimens
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1934-12-10
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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 December 10, 1934. DuMont asks Stempel for additional details about some of the specimens in the Stempel collection. This document is in response to a letter from Stempel: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4118/view This document is answered by a letter from Stempel: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4117/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Ruffed Grouse Prairie Falcon Cinnamon Teal 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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Philip DuMont letter to Martin Grant regarding the Check-list of Iowa Birds, December 7, 1962
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Classification
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1962-12-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Martin Grant dated December 7, 1962. In this letter to Martin Grant (copied to Peter Petersen) DuMont offers suggestions on how to how to change the Iowa checklist that Grant has sent him. This document is in response to a letter from Grant: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4108/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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15
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Philip DuMont letter to Malcolm McDonald regarding Starling account, May 20, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds
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1935-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Malcolm McDonald dated May 20, 1935. DuMont urges McDonald to write up an account of his sighting of a Starling in Jefferson County in December of 1930 and submit it to Fred Pierce for inclusion in Iowa Bird Life. This document is in response to a letter from McDonald: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3576/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Jefferson County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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