Papers, 1871-2008, undated.

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Papers, 1871-2008, undated.

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This collection contains lantern slides, photographs, photographic negatives and glass plate negatives created by Walter Rosene, Sr. The collection also contains the bird watching records of Rosene, which include journals, writings, correspondence, and photographs. Included are several publications and bulletins regarding birds and Iowa's state parks. The images document Rosene's fieldwork with birds in Iowa and the Dakotas. A number of different species are depicted at various stages of nesting and growth. There are also a number of images of Rosene himself, working in the field, in addition to Iowa Ornithologists' Union checking guides (1931-1941).

9.38 linear feet (6 document boxes, 4 index card file boxes, 1 oversize box, and 5 glass negative boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941.

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Walter M. Rosene (1880-1941), a native of Ogden, IA, first worked with his father in the harness business (1896-1901)and a wholesale saddlery house. He then was employed by the State Bank of Ogden (1902-1935), in various positions and eventually became its president. His special interest was the study of birds. Rosene was one of the founders and president of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and was also involved with the Wilson Ornithological Club. He was director of bird-study at the Wild Life Sc...

Iowa Ornithologists' Union

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The Iowa Ornithologists' Union (IOU) is a non-profit group, organized in 1923 to promote the enjoyment and study of birds. The goal of the IOU is to encourage interest in the identification, study, and protection of birds in Iowa and to unite those who have these interests in common. The IOU serves as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas about field identification, birding locations, habitat, and distribution. There are meetings held twice a year, and the IOU also publishes a variet...