Bohumil Shimek ornithological papers, 1879-2007.

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Bohumil Shimek ornithological papers, 1879-2007.

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Collection includes copies of Shimek's ornithological observations in Johnson County; Shimek's list of wildlife in Johnson County; biographical articles; a newsletter announcing Shimek's property being listed on the National Register; copies of newspaper clippings related to Shimek; and a typescript of a speech given by Willard Boyd at the dedication of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School.

.5 linear ft. (1 container)

Iowa State Historical Society

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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...