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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Raymond L. Cummins, December 20, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather Strigiformes \| Owls	1988-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Jamaica contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, December 20, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Ring-billed Gull Ross's Gull American Crow Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Common Pigeon House Sparrow Merlin Wood Duck American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Winter Wren Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Northern Shrike Common Starling	Jamaica				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 22, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Princeton and Camanche contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 22, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Petersen, Peter C.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Cooper's Hawk Ring-billed Gull American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Loggerhead Shrike Common Pigeon Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye House Sparrow Herring Gull Eastern Meadowlark Common Snipe American Tree Sparrow Fox Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Common Merganser American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Princeton Camanche				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-25	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for one to two Franklin's Gulls in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 25, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Franklin's Gull	Saylorville Lake	Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.	large reservoir with some open water	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The dark mantle, black hood, white eye crescents, small size, and red bill and legs eliminates all other gulls. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 14:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	19
Iowa Birdline update, December 26, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 26, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Brant and Sandhill Cranes. Other observations of note were of Gray Partridges, Winter Wren, and Red-breasted Nuthatches.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Short-eared Owl Brant Ross' Goose Gray Partridge Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Winter Wren Red Crossbill Sandhill Crane	Burlington Cedar Rapids Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Jefferson County Lock and Dam 15 Polk County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Eugene Armstrong, December 26, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Turdidae \| Thrushes Weather	1988-12-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Des Moines contributed by Eugene Armstrong, December 26, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Armstrong, Eugene	Bald Eagle Pied-billed Grebe American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Ring-necked Duck Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Trumpeter Swan House Finch American Wigeon Pileated Woodpecker Spotted Towhee American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Belted Kingfisher Green-winged Teal American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Common Merganser Mallard Common Starling	Des Moines				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 26, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Clinton contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 26, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-headed Woodpecker Cooper's Hawk American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon Canvasback Goldeneye House Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Black Duck Common Merganser American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Clinton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Marie E. Spears Tiemann, December 27, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Shenandoah contributed by Marie E. Spears Tiemann, December 27, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Tiemann, Marie E. Spears	Northern Flicker Killdeer Bald Eagle Cooper's Hawk Common Grackle Rusty Blackbird Northern Cardinal Snow Bunting Goldeneye House Sparrow Ross' Goose Merlin Greater Scaup Common Snipe American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Shenandoah				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
James J. Dinsmore letter to Bruce Ehresman regarding Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers , December 28, 1988	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy	1988-12-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	James J. Dinsmore letter to Bruce Ehresman with details on nesting areas of Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of summer 1988. This letter is a reply to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4318/view	Dinsmore, James J.	Short-eared Owl Northern Harrier	Emmet County Hendrickson Marsh Lake Cayler Prairie State Preserve Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Rathbun State Wildlife Area Montour				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Weir Nelson, December 28, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in north Linn County contributed by Weir Nelson, December 28, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Nelson, Weir	Northern Flicker Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Song Sparrow House Sparrow Barred Owl Common Snipe Long-eared Owl Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Golden-crowned Kinglet Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark Northern Harrier Brown Creeper Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Linn County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Lucille M. Gaffney, December 29, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Swaledale contributed by Lucille M. Gaffney, December 29, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Gaffney, Lucille M.	American Crow Blue Jay Common Grackle White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Pine Siskin Hairy Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Common Pheasant Downy Woodpecker Common Starling	Swaledale				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Saylorville Dam, 1988	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-30	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for two Thayer's Gulls at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on December 30, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Johnson, Ann	Thayer's Gull	Saylorville Dam	Saylorville Lake, Polk Co., IA	dam on Des Moines River forming reservoir	The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The primary identification was done through the size and shape of the head. Other similar gulls do not share this "dove head." The adult was confirmed by the silvery underwings, not shared by similarly gray-mantled gulls, and the first year bird was confirmed by the uniformity of its body color. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/15:55:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	3
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Lanny Haldy, December 30, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Amana contributed by Lanny Haldy, December 30, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Haldy, Lanny	Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Rusty Blackbird House Sparrow Purple Finch Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow Tufted Titmouse Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Northern Harrier Eastern Screech-Owl Northern Bobwhite	Amana				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, W. Ross Silcock, December 31, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in the Tristate area (Fremont County, Missouri, Nebraska) contributed by W. Ross Silcock, December 31, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Silcock, W. Ross	Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk White-breasted Nuthatch Loggerhead Shrike House Sparrow Merlin Common Snipe American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Snow Goose Belted Kingfisher American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Missouri Fremont County Nebraska				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Darwin Koenig, December 31, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Decorah contributed by Darwin Koenig, December 31, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Koenig, Darwin	Killdeer American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck Northern Harrier Common Starling	Decorah				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Robert I. Cecil, December 31, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Keokuk (Iowa, Illinois, Missouri) contributed by Robert I. Cecil, December 31, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Cecil, Robert I.	Killdeer Cooper's Hawk Ring-billed Gull Thayer's Gull American Crow Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing Northern Cardinal Vesper Sparrow Common Pigeon Canvasback House Sparrow Herring Gull Wood Duck American Wigeon Redhead Greater Scaup Common Snipe Long-eared Owl American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Northern Pintail Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Common Merganser American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Missouri Keokuk Illinois				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Pool 19 on the Mississippi River near Montrose, 1988	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-31	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Thayer's Gull at Pool 19 on the Mississippi River near Montrose in Lee County, IA on December 31, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Thayer's Gull	Pool 19	Pool 19 of Mississippi R., near Montrose, Lee Co., IA	resting on ice and flying over river with other gulls	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer includes Bart Ballard. \| Elimination of similar species: wing pattern, tail pattern, rounder head, and even color of body eliminates similar Herring Gull. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	3
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Douglas Rose, January 1, 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1989-01-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Fremont County and Mills County contributed by Douglas Rose, January 1, 1989. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Rose, Douglas L.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Bald Eagle American Crow Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Barred Owl Merlin American Tree Sparrow Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Common Starling	Fremont County Mills County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Nelson R. Hoskins, January 1, 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1989-01-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Ottumwa contributed by Nelson R. Hoskins, January 1, 1989. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Hoskins, Nelson R.	Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Blue Jay Song Sparrow Common Pigeon House Sparrow Herring Gull Long-eared Owl American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Hairy Woodpecker Golden-crowned Kinglet Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Northern Harrier Common Pheasant Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Ottumwa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Bonaparte's Gull at Ottumwa, 1989	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1989-01-01	1993-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Bonaparte's Gull at Ottumwa in Wapello County, IA on January 1, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Hoskins, Nelson R.	Bonaparte's Gull	Ottumwa	Ottumwa, Ia.	Des Moines River, Below Hydro-dam	The documentation form by Nelson Hoskins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Franklin's gull - above mentioned markings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:55:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	22
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ferruginous Hawk at Red Rock Reservoir, 1989	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1989-01-02	1993-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ferruginous Hawk at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on January 2, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Johnson, Ann	Ferruginous Hawk	Lake Red Rock	Lake Red Rock, Marion Co, IA	pasture with wooded draw to the south	The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: This was a classic case of delayed reaction as I began sorting through in my mind as I drove down the road. The large size and bulk of the bird, plus the broad, rounded tail made it an obvious buteo. After double-checking all phases of the rough-legged hawk in Clark's Hawks, I once again eliminated rough-leg because of the nearly all white underparts. However, redtail wasn't fitting either, even a light phase, and a few miles down the road the ferruginous crossed my mind. I pulled off the road, made a few notes, and began researching with the guides at hand. The most troublesome field mark was the 'white tail with gray band.' I have seen numerous redtails give the white rump appearance but none have had the distinctive white tail/gray terminal band. There was absolutely no dark patagial marking on the underwing. The combination of field marks (or lack thereof) would seem to approach an immature Krider's redtail. I eliminated this bird because of the appearance of one, wide gray tail band and the more uniform coloring of the body - very little white mottling. Although I wish I'd had a longer look, I came to the conclusion that the combination of what I had observed pointed toward an immature ferruginous hawk. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:00:00/09:01:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	9	1
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Dean Mosman, January 2, 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1989-01-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Alleman contributed by Dean Mosman, January 2, 1989. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Mosman, Dean	Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Bald Eagle American Crow Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Hairy Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco Common Merganser Mallard Common Starling	Alleman				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull near Horse Island near Davenport, 1989	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1989-01-02	1993-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Thayer's Gull near Horse Island near Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 2, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Petersen, Peter C.	Thayer's Gull	Horse Island	downstream tip of Enchanted Island. Davenport, Scott Co. IA	Mississippi River - edge of open water, Iowa side	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins and Corey Blevins. \| Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull - eye light, wing tips black with white windows, bill larger than Thayers. California Gull - eye light, wing tips black with white windows, yellow legs. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:35:00/13:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	3
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Mark Widrlechner, January 2, 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1989-01-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Boone County contributed by Mark Widrlechner, January 2, 1989. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Widrlechner, Mark	Cooper's Hawk American Crow Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Spotted Towhee American Tree Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco Northern Shrike American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Downy Woodpecker Common Starling	Boone County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Iowa Birdline update, January 2, 1989	Field notes	Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1989-01-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for January 2, 1989. Highlights include Brant and Barrow's Goldeneye sightings, Glaucous and Thayer's Gull sightings, and the sighting of a Ferruginous Hawk. Includes summaries of Christmas Count sightings.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Ferruginous Hawk Thayer's Gull Barrow's Goldeneye Brant White-winged Crossbill Glaucous Gull Red Crossbill Tundra Swan	Davenport Hickory Hill Park Lake Red Rock Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	2
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Larry Farmer, January 3, 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Falconidae \| Falcons Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1989-01-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Westfield contributed by Larry Farmer, January 3, 1989. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Farmer, Larry K.	Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Song Sparrow Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Gray Partridge Golden-crowned Kinglet Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee Northern Shrike Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Westfield				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8