Frederick Thompson papers on hunting in Iowa and Illinois, 1930-1937, bulk 1930.

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Frederick Thompson papers on hunting in Iowa and Illinois, 1930-1937, bulk 1930.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/182556402

This collection includes transcripts from the hunter interviews; a 597-page typescript version of compiled hunting reminiscences prepared by Thompson; correspondence; articles; and a few miscellaneous documents and photographs collected during the project. The hunters' stories focus on the hunting of waterfowl and other game birds (including the prairie chicken) and touch on subjects such as market hunting, firearms, bird dogs, and "duck special" railroad trains.

1.25 linear ft. (3 containers)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6942729

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Thompson, Fred, 1884-1949

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Thompson was a Des Moines realtor, investment broker and amateur fossil collector. In 1930 and 1931 he conducted a series of interviews with veteran Iowa and Illinois hunters. From the description of Frederick Thompson papers on hunting in Iowa and Illinois, 1930-1937, bulk 1930. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 182556402 ...