Shivik, John A.

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

Diana Dwyer worked as a librarian and Technical Information Specialist at the National Wildlife Research Center. She discusses her experiences working in a male-dominated field and the vast changes she saw in information technology throughout her career at the NWRC.

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,...