Lincoln, Frederick Charles, 1892-

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Ornithologist Frederick C. Lincoln was born in 1892 in Denver. He played a critical role in the study of the decline of the waterfowl population in the 1930s due to the extended drought. A formula, now referred to as the Lincoln Index and used by ornithologists to forecast waterfowl populations, gives credit to his name. Lincoln achieved many positions, including Curator of Ornithology at the Colorado Museum of Natural History, now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Section Chief of the US Bureau of Biological Survey; and Treasurer of the Biological Society of Washington. From 1918-1919 he served as a Pigeon Expert for the US Army's Signal Corps. Lincoln was named Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union in 1934 and, from 1937 to 1940, served as president of the Washington Biologists' Field Club. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the US Department of Interior and, in 1956, received an honorary Science degree from the University of Colorado. His written accomplishments include numerous books and approximately 300 popular and scientific articles. His better-known books include Bird Migration (1939). He was coauthor of American Waterfowl (1930) and Birds of Alaska (1959). He died in 1960.

From the description of Frederick C. Lincoln papers 1912-1920. (Denver Museum of Nature & Science). WorldCat record id: 69155630

Ornithologist Frederick C. Lincoln was born in 1892 in Denver. He played a critical role in the study of the decline of the waterfowl population in the 1930s due to the extended drought. A formula, now referred to as the Lincoln Index and used by ornithologists to forecast waterfowl populations, gives credit to his name.

Lincoln achieved many positions, including Curator of Ornithology at the Colorado Museum of Natural History, now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Section Chief of the US Bureau of Biological Survey; and Treasurer of the Biological Society of Washington. From 1918-1919 he served as a Pigeon Expert for the US Army's Signal Corps.

Lincoln was named Fellow of the American Ornithologists Union in 1934 and, from 1937 to 1940, served as president of the Washington Biologists' Field Club. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the US Department of Interior and, in 1956, received an honorary Science degree from the University of Colorado. His written accomplishments include numerous books and approximately 300 popular and scientific articles. His better-known books include Bird Migration (1939). He was coauthor of American Waterfowl (1930) and Birds of Alaska (1959).

From the guide to the Papers, 1912-1920, (Denver Museum of Nature & Science, )

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referencedIn Gannett, Lewis, 1891-1966. Papers, 1681-1966 (bulk 1900-1960) Houghton Library
creatorOf Papers, 1912-1920 Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
creatorOf Lincoln, Frederick Charles, 1892-1960. Frederick C. Lincoln papers 1912-1920. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Alfred M. Bailey Library
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company contracts, 1831-1979 (inclusive) 1880-1940 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Harry C. Oberholser Papers 1883-1960 (bulk 1920-1945) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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associatedWith American-Cuban Ornithological Commission Survey (active 1948) corporateBody
associatedWith Colorado Museum of Natural History. corporateBody
correspondedWith Gannett, Lewis, 1891-1966 person
associatedWith Houghton Mifflin Company. corporateBody
correspondedWith Oberholser, Harry C. (Harry Church), 1870-1963. person
correspondedWith Provine, William B. person
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Birth 1892-05-05

Death 1960-09-16

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