Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union announcing the Iowa Birdline is now in operation, December 1981
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-12-01
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1981-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union announcing the Iowa Birdline is now in operation. A handwritten note by Richard Jule Hollis at the bottom of letter thanks Hank Zaletel for all his help.
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Bendorf, Carl J. Hollis, Richard Jule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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18
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Birds in Iowa
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1996-01-01
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1996-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Birds in Iowa describes the history of the state list of accepted rare birds species. Also included is the "Official checklist of Iowa birds" with 397 rare bird species sighted in Iowa through 1995.
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Dinsmore, James J. Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Rare bird records reviewed by the records committee of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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2002-06-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The document includes a history of the committee and explains the process of peer review to determine an accepted rare bird sighting in Iowa.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Document regarding the Iowa Breed Bird Atlas Project
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Administrative records
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Bird populations Bird surveys Ornithology--Methodology Environmental monitoring Publishers and publishing
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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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Typewritten document providing an overview of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union's Breeding Bird Atlas Project. It mentions the creation of a new steering committee for the project. The names and contact information of the Atlas committee members are listed on the last page.
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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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4
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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project
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Administrative reports Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Ornithology--Methodology Environmental monitoring Publishers and publishing
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Provides a broad overview of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project, including its purpose and methodology.
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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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5
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3
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas checklist
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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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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Blank standardized Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas checklist form for reporting bird species sightings it includes breeding code definitions with species habitat information.
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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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20
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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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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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas coordinators newsletter gives an update on the project. The project has been in progress for three years and is ongoing. The newsletter includes a request for more "birders" to help with the project.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas News, Volume 1, Number 1
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Reports
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-01-01
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1987-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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First issue of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas News compiled by Doug Reeves. The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas is a cooperative venture between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and others. This issue includes an update made on the atlas blocks and lists the names of coordinators by counties.
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Reeves, Doug Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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20
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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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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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter gives an update on the project. The project has been in progress for three years and is ongoing. The newsletter includes a list of atlas committee members.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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Letter to Iowa Ornithologists' Union members regarding an Iowa Birdline
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-09-01
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1981-09-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to Iowa Ornithologists' Union members regarding a working proposal for an Iowa Birdline (phoneline). The letter includes a survey to gather information in order to set up the Birdline.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Hollis, Richard Jule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Birdline information provided to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-01-01
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1981-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The Iowa Birdline information sheet provided to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. The document includes the first year operating expenses and subsequent years. It also includes a sample message for reporting.
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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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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding setting up a Birdline
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-06-01
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1981-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union announcing a proposal to set up a Birdline. Includes advantages of using a phone number (Birdline) for members to call to report bird sightings. The letter is also asking members to contribute money towards the cost of set up.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Hollis, Richard Jule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Iowa Birdline, December 17, 1981
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-12-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Hank Zaletel announcing that the Iowa Birdline is now in operation. The letter includes directions on how to use the Iowa Birdline. This letter was sent to Hank Zaletel in advance of sending a letter to all members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Hollis, Richard Jule
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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18
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union daily field checking list
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Wildlife conservation
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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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Brochure containing an Iowa Ornithologists' Union daily field checking list. Includes a list of birds found in Iowa and a place to record general field notes.
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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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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Hank Zaletel regarding setting up a Bird Hotline, May 27, 1981
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-05-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Hank Zaletel regarding progress made in setting up a Bird Hotline in Iowa. The letter includes a short paragraph on his recent bird sightings such as seeing a Bewick's Wren at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, Iowa. The hotline is later known as the Iowa Birdline.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Bewick's Wren
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Hickory Hill Park Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Early Constitution of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1928-01-01
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1928-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Early version of the Constitution of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union dated on 1928. The first article establishes the name of the association as the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
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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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4
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15
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The Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting notes, April 9, 1923
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1923-04-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Notes from the Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting held on April 9, 1923. The notes document the decision to name the organization the 'Iowa Ornithologists' Union and outlines the purpose of the organization.
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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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4
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15
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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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4
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15
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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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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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4
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15
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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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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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4
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15
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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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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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14
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Report form for selected species in spring
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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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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Blank standardized checklist form for reporting selected bird sightings in Iowa. Includes instructions on how to fill out the form. Completed forms are to be mailed to T. H. Kent in Iowa City, Iowa.
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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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4
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1
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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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4
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1
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Field report submitted by James P. Sandrock, June-July 1982
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-06-01
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1982-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report submitted by James P. Sandrock to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union for June-July 1982. Includes names and number of the birds, and the location where he saw the birds.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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