Guidelines for documentation of Iowa bird records
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Instructional materials
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-09-20
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Guidelines established by the records committee of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union for the documentation of Iowa bird records. These guidelines were defined at a meeting held September, 20, 1980.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Instructional materials and reporting forms for the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas
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Instructional materials
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Bird populations Bird surveys Environmental monitoring
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Instructional materials containing information on how to survey an atlas block, how to report the data gathered, data reporting forms, list of atlas blocks to be surveyed and a list of participants. The purpose of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas is to map the breeding distribution of all species of birds that nest in Iowa.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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A proposed Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1923-02-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Proposal to create an Iowa Ornithologists' Union written in a letter type format. Includes information about an initial meeting to be held on February 28th, 1923. The proposal to create an Iowa Ornithologists' Union was submitted by three people, Charles R. Keyes, Dayton Stoner and T.C. Stephens.
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Stephens, Thomas Calderwood, 1876-1948 Iowa Ornithologists' Union Stoner, Dayton Keyes, Charles R. (Charles Reuben), 1871-1951
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding a field trip, July 21, 1923
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Correspondence
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1923-07-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union encouraging them to meet to talk about their experiences and observations over the past year. The letter also proposes a three day group field trip to Ledges State Park in Boone County. Letter is signed by W. M. Rosen (Walter Rosene).
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the upcoming annual meeting, February 12, 1924
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-02-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to Iowa Ornithologists' Union members regarding a meeting to be held in conjunction with the Iowa Conservation Association annual meeting in Ames, Iowa on March 7-8, 1924. The letter includes a brief program for the meeting and a brief questionnaire. Mary L. Bailey signed the letter Mrs. H. M. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L. Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the second annual meeting, March 24, 1924
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union summarizing the second annual meeting held on March 8, 1924 in Ames, Iowa. Mary L. Bailey signed the letter as Mrs. H.M. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to the members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, November, 1, 1924
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1924-11-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about two important upcoming meetings. Meetings include the American Ornithologists' Union meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 11-13, 1924 and the annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club held in Nashville, Tennessee, November 28-29, 1924.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, February 4, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-02-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about the annual meeting to be held February 19-21, 1924 in Ames, Iowa. Includes a brief preliminary meeting program. Mary L. Bailey signs as the secretary of the Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding planning for the next annual meeting, July 20, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-07-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about planning for the next annual meeting. Includes mention of an article about the Purple Martin in the June issue of the Wilson Bulletin. Mary L. Bailey signs as the secretary of the Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Purple Martin
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologits' Union meeting minutes, June 15, 1926
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1926-06-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Minutes from the fourth annual meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union held in Atlantic, Iowa, May 14-15, 1926. Minutes were signed by W. H. Rosen (Walter Rosene), president and Kenneth R. Nelsen, secretary.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Atlantic
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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S.O.S. bulletin for our old friend Bob White, February 1, 1927
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Business records
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Birds--Conservation Birds--Extinction Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation--Law and legislation
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1927-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter urging members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union to support a bill in the house known as the House File, by Blythe- (No. 23). This bill asks for a permanent closed hunting season on Quail. The end of the letter states 'It will indeed be a satisfaction to know that we have done our bit toward saving the Bob White's life, the most valuable bird to the farmers of Iowa.' Signed by W. M. Rosen (Walter Rosene).
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual convention, June 14, 1927
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1927-06-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologist's Union containing details of the fifth annual convention of the Union held between April 30 and May 1 of 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa. The letter includes a program outlining the events of the annual convention.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Palas, Arthur J.
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Des Moines
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the death of Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks
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Correspondence Poems
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Conservationists Ornithology--Societies, etc
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the death of Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks. The letter includes a printed poem written by Dr. LeRoy Titus Weeks who was an ardent nature lover. Letter is signed by W. M. Rosen (Walter Rosene), president and Kenneth Nelson, secretary of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Date of letter is not given.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941 Weeks, LeRoy Titus
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Iowa
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Minutes for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting, January 1,1928
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1928-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Minutes for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting held in Des Moines, Iowa in January 1,1928. The minutes include information on the recently completed Christmas bird census. Also includes upcoming events such as field trips, lectures and programs. Written by Arthur J. Palas, president of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Palas, Arthur J.
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Des Moines
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, April 7, 1928
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1928-04-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union about the annual meeting to be held May 11-12, 1928 in Ames, Iowa. The letter is signed by Arthur J. Palas and Kenneth R. Nelson
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Palas, Arthur J.
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting, September 19, 1928
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1928-09-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting held on May 11-12, 1928 in Ames, Iowa and Ledges State Park in Boone County, Iowa. Includes information on three papers that were presented at the meeting. The letter is signed by A. J. Palas, president.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Palas, Arthur J.
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Ames Ledges State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding resolutions adopted at the annual meeting, December 9, 1930
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Correspondence
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Birds--Conservation Birds--Extinction Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1930-12-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding resolutions adopted at the annual meeting held May 16, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. Includes a list of the resolutions adopted at the annual meeting. Letter is submitted by A. J. Palas, T.C. Stephens and W. A. Kinnaird, and signed by Mary L. Bailey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Bald Eagle
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Omaha
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Draft Constitution of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, November 15, 1984
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-11-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Draft Constitution for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union includes eleven articles followed be several numbered sections outlining the proposal.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Proposed Restated Articles of Incorporation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, May 17, 1986
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-04-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Proposed Restated Articles of Incorporation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. The text includes six articles for the Union to consider. Also includes a notice to all members with information on the nonprofit status of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. The proposal is dated April 20, 1986 and signed by Carl J. Bendorf, President.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bendorf, Carl J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the fall bird movement in Iowa
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Correspondence
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Bird watchers Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Parulidae | Warblers
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the fall bird movement in Iowa. The letter includes names and locations where birds were observed by members. Includes information about several excursions and locations members have visited to view birds. The letter is written by Kenneth R. Nelson. The name A. J. Palas appears in parentheses at the end of the letter. The letter does not have a date.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Nelson, Kenneth R. Palas, Arthur J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Resolution creating an Editorial Board for the Iowa Ornitholgical Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Resolution for the creation of an Editorial Board for the Iowa Ornithological Union. The resolution covers the establishment of the board, membership and duties.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Changes in the Articles of Incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1972-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Changes in the Articles of Incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union that were enacted on May 20, 1972, in Waterloo, Iowa. Includes a detailed outline of the articles that were changed.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Waterloo
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club, December 5, 1925
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1925-12-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the upcoming annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Club to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, December 28-29, 1925. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Bailey, Mary L.
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Kansas City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding upcoming activities for bird lovers, July 15, 1924
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Correspondence
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Bird banding Migratory birds Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1924-07-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union including a variety of upcoming activities. Activities include bird-banding in Iowa, Bird Day Conference in McGregor, Iowa and a campaign for a reduction in the bag limits on migratory game birds.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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McGregor
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Thomas Calderwood Stephens letter to officers of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding the future of the organization, October 16, 1923
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1923-10-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas Calderwood Stephens discussing the need for boosting membership and encouraging more participation from current members. Includes two copies of the letter. One copy is typewritten on the Iowa Ornithologists' Union letterhead and the other typewritten copy does not have a letterhead.
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Stephens, Thomas Calderwood, 1876-1948 Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Sioux City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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