J. A. Allen papers, 1882-1884.

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J. A. Allen papers, 1882-1884.

Relating mainly to the founding of the American Ornithologists' Union and its publication, The Auk. Drafts of constitution, minutes of the first meeting, form letters and miscellaneous papers pertaining to the Union included.

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