Harriet Kofalk papers, 1860-1989.

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Harriet Kofalk papers, 1860-1989.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70685347

The Harriet Kofalk Papers contain material relating to Kofalk's research of naturalist Florence Merriam Bailey for her 1989 book, "No Woman Tenderfoot: Florence Merriam Bailey, Pioneer Naturalist". The collection includes material that Kofalk created herself, including correspondence relating to research for the book and other publications by Kofalk. The collection also contains secondary material that Kofalk used for research, including correspondence by Florence M. Bailey, articles and publications about her, and Bailey's other publications.

3.60 cubic ft. (8 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8035345

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Bailey, Florence Merriam, 1863-1948

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Florence Merriam Bailey (1863-1948) was born in Locust Grove, New York during the Civil War. She devoted her life to the study and protection of birds. From her work in ornithology she authored over ten books, including several field guides to birds, and close to one hundred articles. Though interested in birds as a child, she gained recognition as a naturalist while at Smith College. Disgusted by the use of feathers and whole birds in fashion, she started the Smith College Audubon Society. Her...

Bailey, Vernon, 1864-1942

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Vernon Orlando Bailey (1864-1942) was born 21 June 1864 in Manchester, Michigan. He was the sixth of eight children born to Hiram and Emily (Taylor) Bailey. At an early age he and his family moved to Elk River, Minnesota, where he developed an interest in natural history. Around 1885, Bailey began sending collections of birds and mammals to Clinton Hart Merriam, Chief of the newly created Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy of the United States Department of Agriculture (in 1896 the ...

Kofalk, Harriet, 1937-

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Harriet Kofalk was a writer, poet, and historical researcher. In addition to publishing several cookbooks, Kofalk wrote many peace and nature poems, some of which won awards. In 1989 she published "No Woman Tenderfoot: Florence Merriam Bailey, Pioneer Naturalist", and she also wrote several articles and papers about Florence Bailey. From the description of Harriet Kofalk papers, 1860-1989. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 70685347 ...