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Besser, Jerome F.

 Person

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Besser, Jerry, 1959

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: NWRC0044-002], Folder: 101
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series V contains images of the Center’s staff at work, as well as at conferences and special events throughout the years.

Dates: 1959

Bird Damage Unit Records --

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0010
Abstract

The Bird Damage Unit Records (NWRC 0010) document the activities of NWRC researchers from the early 1900s through the early 2000s as they worked to protect agricultural interests from bird depredations and disease, both domestically and abroad. The NWRC bird unit has worked with a diverse group of cooperators including airports, universities, farmers, feedlot operators, the U.S. military, and other associated researchers to effectively reduce bird damage to a variety of resources.

Dates: 1914 - 2008

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

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

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

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

Plaggmeyer, John R., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 1
Abstract John R. Plaggemeyer reminisces about his past work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He talks about his experiences as a wildlife specialist and government trapper in rodent, animal damage and predator control (primarily coyotes) and the different methods used including poisons, snares, traps, compound 1080, aerial gunning, game calling, coyote-getters, M-44, hazing, livestock protection collars and...
Dates: 2005 - 2010

Schafer, Edward W., 2015

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Ed Schafer reminisces about his 34 year career with the NWRC, where he worked as a chemist and head of the Analytical Chemistry Section. He also played an integral role in the creation of the Chemical Affects Database. Topics of discussion include his work on the Chemical Effects Database, his role in re-registering chemical compounds with the EPA, the research facilities at the DWRC, and gender relations at the research center.

Dates: 2015

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Type
Archival Object 5
Collection 3
 
Subject
Toxicants 3
Avitrol 2
Beavers 2
Blackbirds 2
Compound 1080 2