Allen, Arthur A. (Arthur Augustus), 1885-1964

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Arthur Augustus Allen graduated from Cornell University in 1907, received an M.A. in 1908, and a Ph.D. in 1911. He served as professor of ornithology at Cornell University from 1916 until his appointment as professor emeritus in 1953. In 1919, he taught the first wildlife conservation course in the United States. Allen wrote for magazines and journals, and authored several books, including THE BOOK OF BIRD LIFE, 1930; AMERICAN BIRD BIOGRAPHIES, 1934; ORNITHOLOGICAL LABORATORY NOTEBOOK, 1936, 1941; THE GOLDEN PLOVER AND OTHER BIRDS, 1939; as well as phonograph records and book sets from 1940 to 1964.

From the description of Arthur A. Allen papers, 1899-1968, 1899-1964 (bulk). (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64073037

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creatorOf Allen, Arthur A. (Arthur Augustus), 1885-1964. Arthur A. Allen papers, 1899-1968, 1899-1964 (bulk). Cornell University Library
referencedIn Tanner, James T. (James Taylor). James Taylor Tanner papers, 1935-1990. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Davidson, Harriett Mathilda, 1911-. Harriett Mathilda Davidson ornithology notebooks, [ca. 1931]. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Farrand, Livingston, 1867-1939. Livingston Farrand papers, 1921-1939. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Lavallard, Marie Froelich. Marie Lavallard papers, 1928-2005. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Kellogg, Peter Paul, 1899-. Peter Paul Kellogg papers, 1934-1964. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Carter, T. Donald (Thomas Donald), 1893-. Collection, 1910-1970. American Museum of Natural History
referencedIn Peter Paul Kellogg papers, 1934-1964 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Virginia deMorat Smith Scheetz papers, 1941-1968, 1947-1968 (bulk) Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Johnson, Robert Anthony, 1898-. Robert A. Johnson papers, 1930-1955. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Carl E. Ladd papers, 1932-1943. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Adelmann, Howard B. (Howard Bernhardt), 1898-. Howard B. Adelmann papers, [ca.1912-1970]. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Arthur A. Allen papers, 1899-1968, 1899-1964(bulk). Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Field photographs, 1911-1912. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn DuBois, Alexander Dawes, 1875-1966. Alexander Dawes DuBois papers, 1893-1977. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Spofford, Sally Hoyt. Sally Hoyt Spofford papers, 1923-1982. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Butcher, Gregory S. History of ornithology at Cornell University, 1995. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Cayuga Bird Club. Cayuga Bird Club records, 1913-1997. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Wright, Albert Hazen, 1879-1970. Albert Hazen Wright papers, 1820-1960. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Livingston Farrand papers, 1921-1939. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Peck, Edna Porter. Edna Porter Peck memorabilia, 1915. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Sally Hoyt Spofford Papers, 1923-1982 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Brand, Albert Rich. Albert Rich Brand papers, 1928-1940. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Stuart, Lyman K. Lyman K. Stuart papers, 1952-1961. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Scheetz, Virginia deMorat Smith. Virginia deMorat Smith Scheetz papers, 1941-1968, 1947-1968 (bulk). Cornell University Library
creatorOf Kessel, Brina. Brina Kessel papers. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Griscom, Ludlow, 1890-1959. Ludlow Griscom papers, 1922-1961. Cornell University Library
referencedIn James Taylor Tanner papers, 1935-1990. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Hanselman, David Lee, 1935-. David Lee Hanselman tape recording, 1954-1957. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Cayuga Bird Club records, 1913-1997 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn Ludlow Griscom papers, 1922-1961. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Allen, Arthur A. (Arthur Augustus), 1885-1964. [Important families of birds in North America] Cornell University Library
creatorOf Hamber, Janet Armstrong. Janet Armstrong Hamber papers, 1948-1951. Cornell University Library
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associatedWith Adelmann, Howard B. (Howard Bernhardt), 1898- person
associatedWith Allen, Elsa Guerdrum. person
associatedWith Allen family. family
associatedWith American Game Protective and Propagation Association. corporateBody
associatedWith American Museum of Natural History. Colombian Expedition (1911-1912) corporateBody
associatedWith American Ornithologists' Union. corporateBody
associatedWith Arthur A.(Arthur Augustus), Allen 1885-1964. person
associatedWith Brand, Albert Rich. person
associatedWith Butcher, Gregory S. person
associatedWith Carter, T. Donald (Thomas Donald), 1893- person
associatedWith Cayuga Bird Club. corporateBody
associatedWith Cornell University corporateBody
associatedWith Cornell University. Laboratory of Ornithology. corporateBody
associatedWith Davidson, Harriett Mathilda, 1911- person
associatedWith DuBois, Alexander Dawes, 1875-1966. person
associatedWith Farrand, Livingston, 1867-1939. person
associatedWith Fuertes, Louis Agassiz, 1874-1927. person
associatedWith Griscom, Ludlow, 1890-1959. person
associatedWith Hamber, Janet Armstrong. person
associatedWith Hanselman, David Lee, 1935- person
associatedWith Johnson, Robert Anthony, 1898- person
associatedWith Kellogg, Peter Paul, 1899- person
associatedWith Kessel, Brina. person
associatedWith Ladd, Carl E., 1888-1943. person
associatedWith Lavallard, Marie Froelich. person
associatedWith Livingston, Farrand 1867-1939. person
associatedWith Peck, Edna Porter. person
associatedWith Peter Paul Kellogg, 1899-1975 person
associatedWith Scheetz, Virginia deMorat Smith. person
associatedWith Spofford, Sally Hoyt. person
associatedWith Stuart, Lyman K. person
associatedWith Tanner, James T. (James Taylor). person
associatedWith Virginia deMorat Smith Scheetz. person
associatedWith Wright, Albert Hazen, 1879-1970. person
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Hudson Bay (Canada)
Labrador
Alaska
Mexico
Panama
Subject
Bird banding
Bird refuges
Birds
Ivory-billed woodpecker
Ornithologists
Ornithology
Photography of birds
Ruffed grouse
Wildlife conservation
Woodpeckers
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Birth 1885

Death 1964

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