Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC)
Organization
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Bowles, Walt, Jr. (Walter A.) files, 2009 - 2011
File — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0007-001], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Walt Bowles was interviewed by Nancy Freeman on June 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
Subseries contains correspondence, research and interview notes, interview transcripts, biography, release form, interview questions, bibliography, photographs, and audio files of the interview.
Dates:
2009 - 2011
Chemical Testing Records --
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0025
Abstract
The Chemical Testing Records collection documents the history of chemical testing at the Denver Wildlife Research Center and the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center from the 1940s until 1976. Chemical companies sent thousands of chemical samples to the two laboratories for blind testing. All of this data was later compiled into the Chemical Effects Database, and various other publications for use by future researchers. Included in this collection are data sheets, reports, notes, reference...
Dates:
1941-2004, bulk 1941-1998
Guarino, Joe (Joseph L.) files, 2009 - 2011
File — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0007-001], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Joe Guarino was interviewed by Nancy Freeman on September 17, 2009 in Lakewood, Colorado.
Subseries contains correspondence, research and interview notes, interview transcripts, biography, release form, interview questions, CD of a retirees luncheon celebrating Joe Guarino's life, photographs, and audio files of the interview
Dates:
2009 - 2011
Guy Connolly Papers --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0002
Abstract
Wildlife Research Biologist Guy Connolly served in numerous capacities during his more than 20 years with the Animal Damage Control (ADC) Program’s Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC). He worked in ID, CA, TX, MT, and OR as a field researcher and biologist, and in Denver and Washington D.C. as a wildlife specialist and as DWRC’s principal research liaison with ADC operations. Chemical and lethal coyote control methods, aerial shooting, sodium cyanide ejectors, toxic and nontoxic baits,...
Dates:
1915-2014, Bulk dates 1970-1997
International Programs Records
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0029
Abstract
The National Wildlife Research Center’s International Program was a collaborative effort between the Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC), foreign governments, universities, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of the project was to assist developing countries in increasing their food supply by reducing crop losses caused by vertebrate pests. The project ran from 1967-1995. This collection contains studies, reports, maps, images, correspondence, budget...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1967 - 1995; 1957 - 2006
Investigations in Economic Mammalogy and Ornithology Collection --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0009
Abstract
The Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy was established by Dr. C. Hart Merriam and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1886. Along with Dr. A.K. Fisher, he pioneered research on methods for controlling damage to agriculture by wildlife. The Investigations in Economic Mammalogy and Ornithology contains collection data from bird collections, mammal trapping, and baiting in several western states. Each volume was pre-printed with catalog numbers and bound at the...
Dates:
1930 - 1961
Knowlton, Fred (Frederick F.)
Sub-Series
Abstract
Fred Knowlton reminisces about his work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of his experiences as a wildlife biologist and researcher (primarily coyotes and jackrabbits). Knowlton worked out of the Logan, Utah Field Station but conducted research in several states. He generally focused on coyote depredation and livestock protection. He talks about his experiences with animal research, various...
Dates:
2008 - 2012
Robinette, Les (Willard Leslie), 2009 - 2011
Sub-Series
Abstract
Les Robinette began his career with Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) in 1943, and was there until 1953. From 1947-1953, he primarily worked on a study in Utah concerning the competition between big game and livestock on public lands. The project was managed cooperatively by the FWS, the Forest Service, the Fish and Game Department, and the Bureau of Land Management. In 1953, he transferred to a FWS field station in Salt Lake City. In 1958, he transferred again, this time to DWRC where he...
Dates:
2009 - 2011
Robinson, Weldon, 2008
Sub-Series
Abstract
Weldon Robinson reminisces about his career as a wildlife research biologist working for the U.S. Forest Service, Biological Survey, Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC), and USDA's, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services. He discusses his work in wildlife damage control where he worked to control coyotes and rats by using trapping and toxicants. Robinson talks about field research, his work overseas, and his dislike of toxicant research.
Dates:
2008
WS Pesticide Coordinating Subcommittee Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0012
Abstract
This collection contains bi-weekly committee meeting minutes from each unit involved in the Wildlife Services (WS) Pesticide Coordinating Subcommittee. The four units include the Environmental and Risk Analysis Services (ERAS), the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), Operational Support Staff (OSS), and the Pocatello Supply Depot (PSD). These units have changed names and organizational structure but still continue to meet. ERAS was known as the Data Support Team (DST) from 1997 to...
Dates:
1987-
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 6
- Collection 5
- Subject
- Colorado, USA 2
- Compound 1080 2
- Coyotes 2
- M-44 2
- Rodent control 2
- Trapping 2
- Acetaminophen 1
- Africa 1
- Agricultural pests 1
- Alaska, USA 1
- Alphachloralose 1
- Animal rights activists 1
- Asia 1
- Baits 1
- Biologists 1
- Bird control 1
- Birds 1
- Chemical analysis 1
- Chemical industry 1
- Chemical records 1
- Chemists 1
- DRC-1339 1
- Data analysis 1
- Data collection 1
- Deer 1
- Depredation 1
- Diazacon 1
- Elephants 1
- Europe 1
- Fulbright scholars 1
- Haiti 1
- Hawaii, USA 1
- International agreements 1
- Islands of the Pacific 1
- Jackrabbits 1
- Latin America 1
- Livestock Protection Collar 1
- Mammals 1
- North America 1
- Organizational structures 1
- Pesticide registration 1
- Philippines 1
- Puma 1
- Quelea 1
- Single dose bait (SDB) 1
- Strychnine 1
- Texas, USA 1
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID) 1
- Utah, USA 1
- Vampire bats 1
- Vertebrate pests 1
- Wildlife damage management 1
- Yellowstone National Park 1
- Zinc Phosphide 1 + ∧ less
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