Tanya Bray letter to Thomas Kent regarding the Greater Scaup and other winter sightings, March 5, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Water birds Weather
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1981-03-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Tanya Bray letter notes the presence of Greater Scaup and speculates that their numbers might be related to the mild weather. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted for the winter season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Bray, Tanya
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Omaha
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Terry Cox letter to Thomas Kent regarding Golden Plover sighting, December 14, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1980-12-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A letter sent from Terry Cox to Thomas Kent in order to clarify the date that two Golden Plover were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Cox, Terry
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American Golden Plover
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Sugar Bottom Campground
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5
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The Birds of Red Rock Reservoir
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1994-10-01
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1994-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A blank standardized checklist of bird species found at Lake Red Rock. The checklist includes information on each of the four seasons and indicates the frequency of sightings for that time period, including common, uncommon, occasional, or rare. Also includes a list of accidental bird sightings found at Lake Red Rock.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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The Journal of Philip DuMont, April 12, 1934 to November 28, 1934
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Diaries
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Bird watching Weather Natural areas Automobile travel
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1934-04-12
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1934-11-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bound journal with entries from April 12, 1934 to November 28. In this journal Philip DuMont recorded his activities from April 12, 1934 to November 28, 1934, focusing on his travels and birds he sighted.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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The Journal of Philip DuMont, December 7, 1933 to April 11, 1934
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Diaries
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Bird watching Weather Natural areas Automobile travel
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1933-12-07
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1934-04-11
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bound journal with entries dated from December 7, 1933 to April 11. In this journal Philip DuMont recorded his activities from December 7, 1933 to April 11, 1934, focusing on his travels and birds he sighted.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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4
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2
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The Mourning Dove in Iowa
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Fliers (printed matter) Lecture notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Geographical distribution Fowling Game laws
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1956-05-19
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1959-03-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Lecture notes written by Harold Peters. In this presentation given at the 34th annual meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union on May 19, 1956 Peters discusses the history of the Mourning Dove and encourages participation in the Fish and Wildlife nestling banding project. Included with the lecture notes is a flier that was sent to Iowa Legislators in 1959 urging a no vote on a measure to create a Mourning Dove hunting season.
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Des Moines Audubon Society Cedar Rapids Bird Club Peters, Harold S., 1902-
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Mourning Dove
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Iowa
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The Ottumwa Bird Club
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Administrative records
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Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Societies, etc Women conservationists
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1944-01-01
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1944-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report on the first year of the Ottumwa Bird Club, including a history of it's founding, summaries of the group's activities, and a list of birds reported by members that year.
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Ottumwa Bird Club
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Bald Eagle American White Pelican Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird Kentucky Warbler Mourning Dove Cliff Swallow
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Lake Wapello Ottumwa Cliffland River Access
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The results of the 1984-85 winter raptor survey of Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
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Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Weather
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1984-12-27
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1985-02-23
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The report details the observation of raptors and shrikes in Westfield Township during the winter of 1984-1985. It includes details about species, weather, habitat, times of observation, bird sex, plumage, age, and behavior. The report includes tabular data and charts. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Wehde, David D.
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Loggerhead Shrike Barred Owl Northern Goshawk Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Westfield Township
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The Revised list of the Birds of Iowa (part 1)
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Drafts (documents) Publications (documents)
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Bird watching--Guidebooks Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology
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1934-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Manuscript dated February 1, 1934. This is an edited manuscript for the revised edition of the book "The Revised list of the birds of Iowa" published by the University of Iowa and issued as University of Iowa studies in natural history, vol. 15, no. 5. This work lists all the bird species known to have occurred in Iowa. This item ends on manuscript page 92.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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1
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The Revised list of the Birds of Iowa (part 2)
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Drafts (documents) Publications (documents)
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Bird watching--Guidebooks Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology
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1934-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Continuation of a manuscript dated February 1, 1934. This is an edited manuscript for the revised edition of the book "The Revised list of the birds of Iowa" published by the University of Iowa and issued as University of Iowa studies in natural history, vol. 15, no. 5. This work lists all the bird species known to have occurred in Iowa. This item begins on manuscript page 93 and ends on manuscript page 238.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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9
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2
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The Revised list of the Birds of Iowa (part 3)
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Drafts (documents) Publications (documents)
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Bird watching--Guidebooks Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology
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1934-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Continuation of a manuscript dated February 1, 1934. This is an edited manuscript for the revised edition of the book "The Revised list of the birds of Iowa" published by the University of Iowa and issued as University of Iowa studies in natural history, vol. 15, no. 5. This work lists all the bird species known to have occurred in Iowa. This item begins on manuscript page 239 and ends on manuscript page 328.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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The Usefulness of Science: XVI. The Usefulness of Birds
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Radio scripts
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Beneficial birds Bird watching Birds--Behavior Game and game-birds Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology Laniidae | Shrikes Predation (Biology) Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows Upland game bird management Insect pests--Control
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1934-03-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A radio script written by George O. Hendrickson for the Junior Academy of Science Radio Program and presented on WOI and WSUI explaining the usefulness of birds. Hendrickson describes how birds are very helpful in controlling destructive insects and harmful weeds. Also included are details on how certain birds are beneficial in acting as scavengers to destroy garbage and dead animal carcasses as well as assisting in the elimination of rodent pests. Hendrickson also mentions other values of birds are the use of birds as game and for food. Additionally, one more benefit of birds is the act of bird watching and the enjoyable study and observation of a variety of species in the state.
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Hendrickson, George O.
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Turkey Vulture American Tree Sparrow Downy Woodpecker Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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10
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Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf letter to regular field report contributors regarding a field report format, April 14, 1985
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-04-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Tom Kent and Carl Bendorf letter to regular field report contributors informing about the use of a standardized form for gathering and reporting data on bird sightings.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Bendorf, Carl J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Thomas H. Kent letter to Charles Fuller requesting additional bird sighting details, December 2, 1991
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Correspondence
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Bird watching
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1991-12-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas H. Kent to Charles Fuller requesting additional field report information including dates and location clarifications. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1991. This item is requesting additional information from item https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4721/view and is related to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4723/view.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Thomas H. Kent letter to Dick Bierman regarding Swainson's Hawk sightings, April 24, 1992
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1992-04-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Thomas H. Kent letter to Dick Bierman regarding Swainson's Hawk sightings. The letter notes that the sighting report will be recommended for publication in Iowa Bird Life. Field notes are included with the letter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1992. This is a response to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4762/view
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Swainson's Hawk
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Fremont County
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Thomas H. Kent letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding corrections from the spring report, 1984
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Correspondence
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Bird watching
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1984-03-01
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1984-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Thomas H. Kent letter to James J. Dinsmore was regarding corrections from the spring report, 1984. Letter was undated. Changes were made regarding sightings of Whimbrels, Tundra Swans in Charles City, and a Western Tanager near Sabula. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Tanager Whimbrel Tundra Swan
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Charles City Sabula
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Thomas H. Kent letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding the sighting of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, July 12, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1986-07-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent in a letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding the sighting by Dolly McClaflin of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Lost Nation
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Thomas H. Kent letter to James L. Fuller regarding editing the field reports, February 5, 1992
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1992-02-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Thomas H. Kent letter to James L. Fuller regarding editing the field reports of fall 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Thomas J. Staudt letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1977-12-01
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1978-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas J. Staudt to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings in the Iowa City area. Notes discussing sightings of a Carolina Wren and a Pine Grosbeak are noted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Carolina Wren Pine Grosbeak White-winged Crossbill Barred Owl Purple Finch Hoary Redpoll Golden Eagle Pileated Woodpecker Bufflehead
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Cedar Rapids Davenport Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Thomas Johnson letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird sightings, June 19, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1999-06-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas Johnson to Thomas Kent dated June 19, 1999. Johnson verifies an early sighting of a Prothonotary Warbler but says his identification of a Lincoln's Sparrow during a snowstorm is questionable. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Johnson, Thomas N.
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Prothonotary Warbler Lincoln's Sparrow Swamp Sparrow
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Mystic Sedan Bottoms
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Thomas Kent letter to Babs and Loren Padelford regarding needed documentation, December 8, 1994
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1994-12-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas Kent to Babs and Loren Padelford dated December 8, 1994. Kent states that he needs documentations for the sightings of a Mississippi Kite and Laughing Gull and details for a Prairie Falcon sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Mississippi Kite Prairie Falcon Laughing Gull
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Iowa
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Thomas Kent letter to Dale Stone regarding request for more information, spring 1995
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1995-03-01
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1995-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Undated form letter from Thomas Kent to Dale Stone. Kent requests verification of an early date for a Chimney Swift sighting. Stone's reply is written at the bottom of this letter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Chimney Swift
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Lake City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Thomas Kent letter to Diane Porter regarding request for more information, spring 1998
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching
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1998-03-01
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1998-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Undated form letter from Thomas Kent to Diane Porter. Kent requests verification of an early date for a Ruby-throated Hummingbird sighting. Porter's reply is written at the bottom of this letter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Thomas Kent letter to James Fuller regarding Cliff Swallow sighting, January 14, 1995
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1995-01-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas Kent to James Fuller dated January 14, 1995. Kent states that his sighting of a Cliff Swallow on April 19, 1994 in Iowa City was not included in the field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Cliff Swallow
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Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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Thomas Kent letter to Jim Dinsmore regarding summer field reports, July 31, 1998
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1998-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Thomas Kent to Jim Dinsmore dated July 31, 1998. Kent reports a few sightings for the summer season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Killdeer Lesser White-fronted Goose Greater Yellowlegs Common Loon Semipalmated Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Least Sandpiper
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Lake Macbride State Park
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