Papers, 1885-1988, undated.

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Papers, 1885-1988, undated.

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This collection contains biographical information, news clippings, wood duck nesting studies, journals, correspondence, publications, writings, and photographs. Leopold's work with wood ducks can be found throughout the collection, including his correspondence, presentations, publications, writings, reminiscences, wood duck records, and photographs. Most of the collection documents Leopold's conservation efforts, wood duck activities, and travels. There are also a number of materials related to his brother Aldo Leopold.

6.76 linear ft. (13 document boxes, 1 oversize box).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6815949

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Leopold, Aldo, 1886-1948

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Leopold was born in Burlington, Iowa and received a Master of Forestry degree from Yale University. In 1909 he joined the U.S. Forest Service and from 1914-1924 he supervised national forests in Arizona and New Mexico. He established the first wilderness area in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico and was a founder of The Wilderness Society. In 1933, he accepted the chair of Game Management at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he taught until his death on April 21, 1948....

Leopold, Frederic 1895-1989.

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Iowa naturalist Frederic Leopold served in World War I from 1917-1919, then entered the family office furniture business (Leopold Desk Company) in Burlington, Iowa. Leopold was active in conservation efforts and wildlife ecology. In addition to developing a design for wood duck houses, Leopold was known for his studies and records of the nesting habits of wood ducks over a period of thirty-five years. He received encouragement in his early efforts from his older brother, Aldo Leopold. Frederic L...