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Knowlton, Frederick F.

 Person

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

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

Mammal Damage Unit Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0034
Abstract

Over the years, the Mammal Damage Unit of the DWRC/NWRC conducted research on coyote predation on livestock; rodent damage to crops, rangeland, and buried cables; and damage to timber production and reforestation efforts caused by deer, bear, and rodents, particularly pocket gophers. The Unit also studied the use of pesticides as well as methods to identify and develop non-lethal or non-chemical alternative management methods for specific wildlife problems.

Dates: 1909 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1990

Series I: Administrative Records, 1970 - 1994

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series I contains one box of administrative records from the Millville, UT, Field Station dated 1970 to 1994. Included are correspondence, meeting minutes, funding documents, and records of safety and animal care inspections at the site.

Dates: 1970 - 1994

Series I: Retiree Oral History Records, 2008 - 2012

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series I contains interviews from 2008-2012. Materials include research and project files, biographies of interviewees, transcripts of interviews, correspondence, publications, photographs, CDs containing interviews, and digital files.

Dates: 2008 - 2012

Series III: Legal – Congressional Hearings and Lawsuits, 1979 - 1994

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series III contains two boxes of records pertaining to lawsuits and Congressional hearings related to the animal damage control program as well as its use of Compound 1080 in Wyoming. Records in this series are dated 1979 to 1994.

Dates: 1979 - 1994

Series IV: Progress Reports and Work Plans, 1965 - 1993

 Series
Scope and Contents

Series IV contains two boxes of documents dated 1965 to 1993. Included in this series are work and research plans, progress reports, as well as weekly activity reports that describe many of the research projects conducted at the Utah Field Station.

Dates: 1965 - 1993

Utah Field Station Records---

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0045
Abstract The Utah Field Station was established in in 1972, in collaboration with Utah State University, as a research facility dedicated to the study of captive coyotes with a focus towards developing methods to reduce predator depredation on sheep. Over the last fifty years, research at the station has focused on coyote ecology, population mechanics, behavioral patterns, and predator-prey interactions. The site has also served as a preliminary testing facility for developing and improving...
Dates: 1945 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1995

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Type
Archival Object 5
Collection 2
 
Subject
Coyotes 3
Animal care 2
Compound 1080 2
Jackrabbits 2
Administrative management 1