Adrey E. Borell letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, December 12, 1951
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Birdhouses Predatory animals Duck populations
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1951-12-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Adrey E. Borell to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, December 12, 1951. The letter details the placement and success of Wood Duck houses in Vermont and New Jersey.
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Borell, Adrey E.
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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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6
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Barb L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding weather and bird migration, June 2, 1985, with accompanying field notes
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs Weather Birdhouses
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1985-06-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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In her letter, Wilson discusses the spring weather and bird migrations. The field notes list bird sightings by Wilson and others in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Marbled Godwit Eastern Bluebird Acadian Flycatcher
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Forneys Lake Mills County Pony Creek Park Cold Springs State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Bruce Ehresman letter to Lee Gladfelter regarding wildlife notes, July 1, 1994
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birdhouses
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1994-07-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bruce Ehresman to Lee Gladfelter dated July 1, 1994. Ehresman reports on Bald Eagle and Barn Owl nests. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1994.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Bald Eagle Barn Owl
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Fremont County Guthrie County Jackson County Linn County Lucas County Sac County Washington County Dubuque County Clayton County Taylor County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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26
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2
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Don Joffray letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses and nest takeover and predation, April 20, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birdhouses--Design and construction Predatory animals Squirrels--Behavior Raccoon--Behavior
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1966-04-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Don Joffray letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses and nest takeover and predation, April 20, 1966. The letter talks about Wood Duck houses being taken over by Eastern Screech Owls. Joffray discusses his interest in providing ample housing for both species as well as a request for more information on signs of nest predation and indications of a successful hatching of duck eggs. This document is related to a reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3091/view
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Joffray, Don, 1929-
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Wood Duck Eastern Screech-Owl
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Dorothy Clayton Pohl letter regarding house finch sightings, July 23, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birdhouses
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1986-07-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dorothy Clayton Pohl regarding house finch sightings, July 23, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Pohl, Dorothy Clayton
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House Finch
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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4
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Frederic Leopold letter regarding a request for Wood Duck house information, February 1, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1952-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold in response to a request for Wood Duck house information, February 1, 1952. The letter details specific instructions on how to attract nesting Wood Ducks as found in Leopold's article "A Study of Nesting Wood Ducks in Iowa" which was published in the Condor, September 1951. This document is in response to a request from Ronald H. Wilkison: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3067/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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1
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11
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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 Don Joffray regarding Wood Duck houses and nest predation, April 25, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birdhouses--Design and construction Predatory animals Raccoon--Behavior
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1966-04-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Don Joffray regarding Wood Duck houses and nest predation, April 25, 1966. The letter discusses Leopold's view on allowing Eastern Screech Owls to use Wood Duck houses. The letter also offers advice on how to prevent nest predation, encourages frequent nest inspection, and how to interpret a successful hatch of duck eggs. This document is in response to a letter from Don Joffray: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3092/view
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Joffray, Don, 1929-
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Wood Duck Eastern Screech-Owl
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to Grace McManis regarding Wood Duck houses, May 17, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Birds--Feeding and feeds Ducklings
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1966-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Grace McManis regarding Wood Duck houses, May 17, 1966. The letter gives details on the purpose of using string on a Wood Duck house. Leopold also expresses interest in learning more about the rearing of the young Wood Ducks that had been orphaned. This document is in response to a letter from Grace McManis: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3096/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Montrose
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to Gus Glaser regarding Wood Duck houses, May 23, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting Ducklings
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1966-05-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Gus Glaser regarding Wood Duck houses, May 23, 1966. The letter offers suggestions on how and where to place Wood Duck houses to successfully attract nesting ducks. This document is in response to a letter from Gus Glaser: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3098/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Fort Dodge
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to John C. Welter regarding a request for Wood Duck house information, September 14, 1964
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1964-09-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to John C. Welter regarding a request for Wood Duck house information, September 14, 1964. The letter details instructions on where to place the completed houses to successfully attract Wood Ducks. This document is in response to a request from John C. Welter: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3090/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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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to Merle Strasser regarding Wood Ducks and Jay N. Darling, May 20, 1966
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Correspondence
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Wildlife conservationists Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1966-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Merle Strasser regarding Wood Ducks and Jay N. Darling, May 20, 1966. The letter conveys appreciation for the memories of Jay N. Darling. The letter also includes information on Wood Duck houses. This document is in response to a letter from Merle Strasser: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3100/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Des Moines
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to Stella M. Perkins regarding Wood Duck houses, May 19, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birds--Eggs Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting Raccoon--Behavior
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1966-05-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Stella M. Perkins regarding Wood Duck houses, May 19, 1966. The letter offers suggestions on how to build Wood Duck houses and attract nesting ducks rather than raccoons. This document is in response to a letter from Stella Perkins: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3102/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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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to Sue L. Schroder regarding Wood Duck houses, June 1, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1966-06-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Sue L. Schroder regarding Wood Duck houses, June 1, 1966. The letter offers advice on the building and placement of Wood Duck houses. This document is in response to a letter from Sue L. Schroder: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3094/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Des Moines
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Frederic Leopold letter to the Des Moines County Conservation Board regarding Wood Duck houses, April 21, 1970
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birdhouses Duck populations
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1970-04-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to the Des Moines County Conservation Board regarding Wood Duck houses, April 21, 1970. The letter asks for a list of people in the local area who have erected and are watching Wood Duck houses. Leopold is interested in compiling a report on how many Wood Duck houses are being used and how many ducklings are being hatched. This document is related to a reply from John C. Welter: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3109/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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14
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Grace McManis letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 15, 1966
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Correspondence
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Bird banding Country life Birdhouses--Design and construction Aviculture Ducklings
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1966-05-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Grace McManis to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 15, 1966. The letter expresses appreciation for Leopold's work with Wood Ducks. McManis also conveys a personal experience with hand raising seven young orphaned Wood Ducks. This document is related to a reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3095/view
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McManis, Grace
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Montrose
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Gus Glaser letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, May 20, 1966
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Birdhouses Bird attracting
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1966-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Gus Glaser to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, May 20, 1966. The letter asks for suggestions on how to attract Wood Ducks to nest and where the best location would be to place the houses. This document is related to a reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3097/view
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Glaser, Gus
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Fort Dodge Lost Island Lake
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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John C. Welter letter and attached list to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, May 14, 1970
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birdhouses
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1970-05-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and attached list from John C. Welter, on behalf of the Des Moines County Conservation Board, to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, May 14, 1970. The brief letter includes a list of the people in and around Burlington who received a Wood Duck house from the Des Moines County Conservation Board. This document is in response to a request from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3108/view
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Welter, John C. Des Moines County Conservation Board
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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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14
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John C. Welter letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck house information, September 9, 1964
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1964-09-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from John C. Welter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck house information, September 9, 1964. The letter details a request from Welter, on behalf of the Des Moines County Conservation Board, for information on how to build Wood Duck houses and suggestions for placement when completed. This document is related to the reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3089/view
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Welter, John C.
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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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13
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K. D. Bartell letter to Frederic Leopold regarding a request for information on Wood Duck houses, January 9, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Bird attracting
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1952-01-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from K. D. Bartell to Frederic Leopold requesting information on construction and placement of Wood Duck houses, January 9, 1952. Bartell intends to pass along the information to the members of the Cresco Wildlife Club.
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Bartell, Kenneth D.
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Cresco
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Lee Miller letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, February 8, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birdhouses--Design and construction Duck populations Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1952-02-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Lee Miller to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Duck houses, February 8, 1952. The letter inquires about the design of Wood Duck houses and the impact on the duckling's ability to get out of the house.
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Miller, Lee
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Coon Rapids
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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Letter from Wilma Walton with an enclosed letter from Ronald Wright to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 28, 1970
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Study and teaching Country life Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1970-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Wilma Walton and enclosed letter from fifth grade student Ronald Wright to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 28, 1970. The letter from Wilma Walton expresses appreciation from her fifth grade class for a talk about Wood Ducks given by Frederic Leopold. An enclosed letter from Walton's student, Ronald Wright, asks several questions about Wood Ducks and extends further gratitude for Leopold's visit and talk.
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Walton, Wilma Wright, Ronald
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Anamosa
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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14
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Merle Strasser letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 18, 1966
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Wildlife conservation Wildlife conservationists Birdhouses
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1966-05-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Merle Strasser to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 18, 1966. The letter conveys thanks and appreciation for Leopold's work with Wood Ducks. Strasser, who was a secretary to Jay N. Darling, also includes a few of Darling's remarks on conservation, Aldo Leopold and Wood Ducks. This document is related to a reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3099/view
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Strasser, Merle
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Des Moines
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Peter P. Laude letter to Frederic Leopold regarding an invitation to view nesting Wood Ducks, April 16, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Ornithology--Study and teaching Birdhouses
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1952-04-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Peter P. Laude to Frederic Leopold regarding an invitation to view nesting Wood Ducks, April 16, 1952. The letter details Laude's regretful decline of Leopold's invitation to visit Burlington and view nesting Wood Ducks due to conflicts in the scheduling of the trip. This document is continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3082/view.
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Laude, Peter P.
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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6
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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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