Open letters of the Shimek "rebellion". 1927

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Open letters of the Shimek "rebellion". 1927

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Photocopies of 6 typescript letters documenting decension within the Izaak Walton League over the League's conservation policies and leadership. Three of the letters are written by B. Shimek explaining why he was resigning from the office of National Director and president of the Iowa Division of the League, encouraging Iowa chapters to withdraw from the national league, and replying to a speech made by League president J.M. Dickinson. The League's answer to Shimek's charges are presented in a letter by Rush C. Butler. Letters by Theodore Roosevelt and George W. Wood refute charges made by Shimek against George E. Scott, a Chicago steel magnate and one time chairman of the League's National Executive Committee.

[29] leaves ; 23 x 38 cm.

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Izaak Walton League of America

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The Izaak Walton League was founded in 1922 by sportsmen concerned over the declining wildlife populations. Named after the 17th century British naturalist, the League is devoted to protecting the resources of the natural environment for the use and benefit of both people and wildlife. As one of the earliest conservation organizations, the League set an aggressive course to defend wild America by changing public policy. From the description of Izaak Walton League records, 1902-1996, ...

Wood, George W. (George Warren), 1844-1924

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Born in Constantinople to missionary parents, George W. Wood became a Presbyterian minister and missionary to the Native Americans in Michigan, the Dakotas and Minnesota. He lived in Fairhope, Alabama about 1900 and was treasurer of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. George W. Wood died on Jan. 21, 1924. From the description of George W. Wood sermons, 1868-1924. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 295089630 ...

Butler, Rush C. (Rush Clark), 1871-

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Izaak Walton League of America. Iowa Division.

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Scott, George Eaton.

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

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Theodore Roosevelt III (September 13, 1887 – July 12, 1944), known as Theodore Roosevelt Jr., was an American government, business, and military leader. He was the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Roosevelt is known for his World War II service, including the directing of troops at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Roosevelt was educated at private academies and Harvard University; after his 1909 gradua...

Shimek, Bohumil, 1861-1937

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Shimek lived most of his life in Johnson County, Iowa. He earned a degree in civil engineering and a master's of science from the University of Iowa. His primary interests were zoology and biology. His only recorded bird observations were from his college years. He served as county surveyor (1883-1887) and taught science at Iowa City High School (1884-1888). After two years at the University of Nebraska, Shimek returned to Iowa City to teach at the University of Iowa (1890-1937). An Iowa City el...