James J. Dinsmore letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 27, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birdsongs Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-27
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 27, 1980 with observers John C. Robinson, David A. Newhouse, Hank and Linda Zaletel and students. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Red-shouldered Hawk Least Bittern Horned Grebe Yellow-throated Warbler Red-breasted Merganser Cattle Egret Scarlet Tanager Red-breasted Nuthatch Cape May Warbler Tundra Swan Sandhill Crane
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Ames Boone Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park
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C. A. Stewart letter to multiple recipients regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950
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Correspondence Forms (documents) Instructional materials
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Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1950-02-03
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Letter from C.A. Stewart to E.L. Kozicky, Margaret Jones, George E. Crossley, J.F. Moore, and Fred Hall regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950. Stewart suggests the best way to revise the check list to include the most up-to-date bird ranges is a survey of bird populations completed by members of the IOU. Included with the letter are instructions to be used in making out the frequency report and an example of a 'Report of occurrence frequency and breeding status of birds of Iowa' form completed by Stewart.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Stewart, C.A.
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Iowa
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Martin L. Grant letter to Woodward H. Brown regarding comments concerning the field checking list of Iowa birds, December 16, 1962
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nomenclature Ornithology--Methodology
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1962-12-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Martin L. Grant to Woodward H. Brown regarding comments concerning the field checking list of Iowa birds, December 16, 1962. The letter details a response from Grant after receiving feedback about the check list from Brown, Frederick W. Kent, and Peter C. Petersen, including Grant's willingness to omit old common bird names and simplifying the family names by reducing to one word wherever possible.
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Grant, Martin L.
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Davenport Des Moines Iowa City Iowa
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Philip A. DuMont letter to Martin L. Grant regarding suggestions to the "Check-list of Iowa Birds", December 7, 1962
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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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 A. DuMont to Martin L. Grant regarding suggestions to the "Check-list of Iowa Birds", December 7, 1962. The letter details several suggestions DuMont has for Grant's proposed check list of birds, including the use of the full name for each species, omitting the former names of species, eliminating names and initials after the scientific name, and adding a habitat symbol to the status of the bird.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Cedar Falls
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Walter Rosene letter to the United States Bureau of Biological Survey regarding a 1924 bird migration report, February 7, 1925
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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Letter from Walter Rosene to the United States Bureau of Biological Survey regarding a 1924 bird migration report, February 7, 1925. Rosene mentions that he has included in his report the birds observed in Ogden and the surrounding vicinity as well as those observed on a two week trip to Stump Lake and Chase Lake, North Dakota. This document is related to a reply from Edward Alphonso Goldman: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9137/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ogden Stump Lake Chase Lake
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Walter Rosene letter to the United States Bureau of Biological Survey regarding a 1925 bird migration report, January 18, 1926
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1926-01-18
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Letter from Walter Rosene to the United States Bureau of Biological Survey regarding a 1925 bird migration report, January 18, 1926. Rosene mentions this is the largest single year's list that he has ever completed, which involved 74 recorded field trips and observations of 153 varieties of birds from the station in Ogden. He also includes a list of birds formerly observed but not seen in 1925 as well as a list of 16 varieties of birds observed for the first time during the year.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Carolina Wren Western Kingbird American Woodcock
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Ogden Boone County
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Edward William Nelson letter to the bird migration observers of the Biological Survey regarding a change in reporting bird observations, March 2, 1925
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Correspondence Instructions (document genre)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1925-03-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Edward William Nelson to the bird migration observers of the Biological Survey regarding a change in reporting bird observations, March 2, 1925. The letter details the shortage of clerical assistance available to prepare permanent card files and requests bird observers fill out their bird sightings directly on the card. The letter provides specific instructions on how to complete and submit the cards.
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United States. Bureau of Biological Survey Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934
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Robert I. Cecil letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, Keokuk, Iowa, spring 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1984-03-01
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1984-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Robert I. Cecil letter to Thomas H. Kent was regarding bird sightings, Keokuk, Iowa, spring 1984. Species seen near Keokuk and marked with a red check mark were a Bald Eagle, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Oriole, Nighthawks, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Ring-billed Gull and Evening Grosbeaks. Also check-marked were Chimney Swifts seen at Ottumwa and a Broad-Winged Hawk near Montrose. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Ring-billed Gull Chimney Swift Evening Grosbeak Baltimore Oriole Common Nighthawk Olive-sided Flycatcher Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Keokuk Montrose Ottumwa
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1984-03-01
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1984-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent was regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Iowa
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Glenn E. Jones letter to David A. Newhouse regarding bird sightings, May 1, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Glenn E. Jones in a letter to David A. Newhouse, May 1, 1980 with Mockingbird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Jones, Glenn E.
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Northern Mockingbird
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Goose Lake Rinard
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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, June 1, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-06-01
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 1, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Cooper's Hawk White-eyed Vireo Eastern Bluebird Common Moorhen Ruby-throated Hummingbird American Woodcock Common Nighthawk Ruby-crowned Kinglet Mourning Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 27, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 27, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Bald Eagle American Bittern Upland Sandpiper Short-eared Owl Canvasback Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Long-eared Owl American Golden Plover Great Egret
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Dickinson County Lyon County Osceola County Rush Lake West Hottes Lake Lake Pahoja Recreation Area Melvin
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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 28, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 28, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Bald Eagle Eared Grebe White-eyed Vireo Loggerhead Shrike American Woodcock Osprey Cape May Warbler
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Bremer County Montezuma
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, April, 9, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-04-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 19, 1980. The field notes contain additional species information. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Getscher, Ione
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Mississippi Kite Greater Scaup
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Iowa
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 19, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers
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1980-05-19
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 19, 1980 with observers Ruth Phipps and Genevieve DeLong. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Getscher, Ione
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-headed Blackbird American White Pelican House Sparrow
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Forneys Lake Fremont County Squaw Creek Regional Park
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Tim Gates letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, June 2, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-06-02
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Tim Gates in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 2, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Gates, Tim
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Eared Grebe Semipalmated Plover Hudsonian Godwit Red-necked Phalarope Tree Swallow Wild Turkey Common Tern
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Cedar Lake Coralville Lake Squaw Creek Regional Park
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Rudolph Anderson letter to Philip DuMont regarding "The birds of Iowa," November 16, 1932
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Correspondence
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology Birds--Collection and preservation Natural areas Ornithological literature
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1932-11-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Rudolph Anderson to Philip DuMont dated November 16, 1932. In this letter Anderson describes how he gathered information for his book "The birds of Iowa."
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Anderson, Rudolph Martin, 1876-1961
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Henslow's Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Whimbrel Snow Goose Cackling Goose
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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A Proposed revision of the "Revised list of the Birds of Iowa"
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Study and teaching Zoological specimens
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1934-02-01
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1934-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Open letter dated February 1934. As Philip DuMont prepares for a revision to the "Revised list of the Birds of Iowa" he notes that 35 of the species listed had not been verified with specimens collected in Iowa. He is still looking for Iowa specimens for 25 of the species listed.
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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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R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field reports , July 28, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-07-28
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N/A
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Field reports for fall and winter 1981 and spring 1982 were contributed by R. Craig Hensley with a letter to Thomas H. Kent. He mentions unusual sightings of a Bald Eagle, Red-headed Woodpecker and Common Redpoll. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Eared Grebe Common Redpoll White-winged Scoter Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hooded Warbler
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Hitchcock Nature Area Lake Anita State Park Cass County Pellet Memorial Woods State Preserve
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Field report contributed by Ronald Harms with a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a bird identification, July 8, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-06-01
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1982-07-31
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Field report contributed by Ronald Harms about bird sightings. In his letter he is asking Thomas H. Kent's opinion on the identification of a species as a female Northern Oriole or hybrid of "Bullocks." This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Harms, Ronald
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Cedar Waxwing Loggerhead Shrike Bullock's Oriole Merlin Lark Sparrow Baltimore Oriole
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Laurens Pocahontas County
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R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding possible bird sightings and attached field notes, August 11, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1982-08-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and field notes were contributed by R. Craig Hensley to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Hooded Warbler
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Atlantic Hitchcock Nature Area
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Elaine and Don Johnson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding banding, August 13, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Elaine and Don Johnson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding banding. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Johnson, Donald G. Johnson, Elaine W.
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Bewick's Wren Marsh Wren House Finch
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Ottumwa Pioneer Ridge Nature Area and Nature Center
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Babs Padelford letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 3, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings were contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Forneys Lake
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John C. Robinson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field report, August 1, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and field report was contributed by John C. Robinson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Great Gray Owl Common Raven Connecticut Warbler
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 11, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1978-01-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Woodward H. Brown to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 11, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Red-throated Loon Hoary Redpoll
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Jester Park
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