Sue L. Schroder letter to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 29, 1966
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Correspondence
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Country life Birdhouses Bird attracting
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1966-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Sue L. Schroder to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 29, 1966. The letter expresses the enjoyment of a recent article about Wood Ducks that was published in the Des Moines Register. The letter also gives details about life in a home for the blind as well as requesting more stories about wildlife. This document is related to a reply from Frederic Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3093/view
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Schroder, Sue L.
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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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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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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 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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Photograph of paper covering the entrance to a Wood Duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1966-05-01
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1966-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A wooden Wood Duck house attached to the side of tree trunk, May 1966. The opening to the duck house is covered by a piece of paper that is fastened with string.
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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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6
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14
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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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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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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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Duck boxes
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Instructions (document genre) Research notes
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Birdhouses--Design and construction
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A listing of the dimensions used to build Wood Duck boxes.
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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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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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Report to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963
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Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction Ducks--Counting
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1963-09-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report sent to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963. The report compiles the data from the twenty people that reported their observations on 50 Wood Duck nesting boxes. Also included with the report is a copy of the original Wood Duck nesting boxes information sheet from January 17, 1963. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study materials: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/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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Preparations for the spring return of nesting Wood Ducks
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Reports
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Birdhouses Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects Eggs--Incubation Duck populations Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An article written by Frederic Leopold that describes how to prepare for the spring return of nesting Wood Ducks and how to observe and track activity in the Wood Duck houses. Leopold also discusses the topic of shortening the open water fowl hunting season to limit the number of breeding ducks that are killed each year. The article was possibly published in the Burlington Hawkeye newspaper.
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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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12
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16
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Photograph of a Wood Duck duckling jumping from duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1966-05-01
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1966-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Wood Duck duckling jumping from a wooden Wood Duck house that is fastened to a tree trunk, May 1966.
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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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6
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16
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Photograph of Wood Duck ducklings in a duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1977-05-01
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1977-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Several Wood Duck ducklings laying in nesting material on the inside bottom of a Wood Duck house, May 1971.
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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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6
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17
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Photograph of mother Wood Duck and ducklings inside a duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1971-06-01
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1977-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A mother Wood Duck and several ducklings on the inside bottom of a duck house, June 1971.
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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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6
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18
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Photograph of Wood Duck houses in trees
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses
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1971-05-01
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1971-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Several trees along a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River that each have a wooden Wood Duck house attached to the trunk, May 1971.
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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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7
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2
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Wood Duck nesting records, volume two, 1954-1966
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Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1954-01-01
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1966-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Wood Duck nesting records covering the years 1954-1966 compiled by Frederic Leopold. The mostly handwritten volume contains Leopold's detailed notes on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, incubation, hatching, and departure from the nest. Also included in this volume are newspaper clippings, correspondence, Clemson Agricultural College Leaflet No. 20 on the Wood Duck written by Robert E. Ware, instructions on how to build a Wood Duck nesting box, and an article from National Wildlife titled "Of spring and an egg" written by Jean George.
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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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9
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2
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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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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Marion Brewer, Spring 1986
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Field notes
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Bird watching Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Weather Birdhouses
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1986-03-01
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1986-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Marion Brewer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1986.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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White-faced Ibis Short-eared Owl Lazuli Bunting Common Loon Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Sora Blue Grosbeak
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Larrabee Cherokee Little Clear Lake Park Quimby Rush Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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3
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Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, fall 1992
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birdhouses
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1992-08-01
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1992-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by Marion M. Brewer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1992.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Lewis's Woodpecker Northern Flicker Cooper's Hawk Horned Grebe Western Grebe Western Kingbird Common Loon Golden Eagle Pectoral Sandpiper Fox Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet Northern Shrike Northern Harrier
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Larrabee Peterson Trumbull Lake Washta Cherokee Quimby
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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25
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3
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Photograph of a Wood Duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses
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1960-01-01
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1960-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A wooden Wood Duck house that is attached onto a tree trunk, 1960.
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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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6
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4
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Photograph of a Wood Duck house and an observation blind in front of Frederic Leopold's house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses
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1960-01-01
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1960-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A bare tree with a ladder leaning next to the Wood Duck house that is attached to the tree trunk, 1960. An observation blind is located close to the base of tree. Behind the tree and the blind is Frederic Leopold's house.
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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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6
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4
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Kestrel use of boxes increases
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Reports
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Birds--Nests Birdhouses
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1986-06-01
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1986-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Article titled "Kestrel use of boxes increases." Article discusses the use of nest boxes for American Kestrels in Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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American Kestrel
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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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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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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Carol Alexander, Spring 1993
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird pests Bird watching Birds--Food Weather Birdhouses
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1993-03-01
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1993-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Carol and Richard Alexander. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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Red-headed Woodpecker Ruby-throated Hummingbird American White Pelican House Sparrow Osprey Common Nighthawk Ruby-crowned Kinglet Gray Catbird Great Egret
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Lamoni Ottumwa Fairfield
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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