David L. Savage ornithological papers, 1889-2003.

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David L. Savage ornithological papers, 1889-2003.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/732968759

This collection consists of excerpts from a journal kept by Savage (1889-1897); Henry County bird data; bird checklists; a ledger book of bird specimens and eggs; some correspondence and a notebook of documents relating to Savage; and color negatives of 7 of William Savage's bird paintings.

.5 linear ft. (1 container)

Iowa State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8103516

Iowa State Historical Society

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Savage, David L. (David Lewis), 1877-1955.

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David Savage spent his entire life in rural Henry County, Iowa. At a young age he developed an interest in ornithology, inspired by his cousin William Savage. He attended Whittier College and at age 17 he began editing the Iowa Ornithological Association's publication, The Iowa Ornithologist, for its entire run (4 years). Later in life he concentrated on new farming techniques and seems to have abandoned his interest in birds. From the description of David L. Savage ornithological pa...