Thomas, Stan L.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1941
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas, Stan L., 2006 - 2010
Sub-Series — Box 3: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-003], Folder: 6
Abstract
Stan Thomas reminisces about his work for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He reminisces about his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily coyotes) and the different methods he used including traps, dogs, and aerial shooting. Thomas talks about his experiences with animals and various Wildlife Services employees.
Dates:
2006 - 2010
Trapping Oral History Initiative Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0005
Abstract
In 2005, the USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services program (Wildlife Services) began work on the Trapping Oral History Initiative. Dr. John Shivik approached Nancy Freeman, NWRC Archivist/Records Manager, in July 2004 with an idea for capturing the experiences and knowledge of Wildlife Services trappers. The goal of the Initiative was to capture the personal stories of retired and semi-retired federal government trappers. Together Shivik and Freeman planned the Trapper Oral History Initiative,...
Dates:
1999-2011 (Bulk 2004-2008)
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- Archival Object 1
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- Subject
- All terrain vehicles 1
- Coyote trapping 1
- Coyotes 1
- Hunting dogs 1
- Oregon, USA 1