Cooper Ornithological Society records 1874-1994

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Cooper Ornithological Society records 1874-1994

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The Cooper Ornithological Society Records, 1874-1993, document the organization's history from its origins as a small association of naturalists to its current status as a renowned scientific society with extensive international membership. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence and administrative records produced by the Board of Directors and COS Officers. Also prevalent are committee minutes, annual meeting materials, and individual member correspondence and field notes. Materials relating to the official publications of the society, including and are also included. The Condor Studies in Avian Biology,

Number of containers: 13 cartons, 1 oversize box, and 7 volumes.; Linear feet: 17.5 linear ft.

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