Tobin, Mark E.

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.

Abstract

The Dixon, CA, Field Station Records (NWRC 0055) consists of 5 LF of records created by staff at the station between 1969 and 1985. Included are administrative records, research reports related to bird damage to wine grapes and other agricultural crops in California, as well as research records related to a survey of bird damage to sunflower in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota conducted during 1979-1981.

Abstract

This collection contains completed NWRC research project documentation. The plans/proposals and reports are created by the project leader. Once a NWRC research project is completed, the final report is circulated through the Director’s Office for approval. Once the final project document is signed and approved the entire project record is submitted to the IRG archives.

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...

Abstract

The Mark Tobin Records (NWRC 0051) contain born-digital records (dated 1991-2016) as well as physical materials (dated 1963-1997). Most of the materials in this collection are dated 1985-2016. Included are administrative records pertaining to Research Needs Assessments and Career Path Guides; photographs, slides, and digitized images; as well as publications related to Tobin’s work with the NWRC.

Scope and Contents

This series includes digital files, transcripts of retiree oral history interviews and release forms for interviews conducted in 2017.