Schafer, Ed

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 Chemical Testing Records collection documents the history of chemical testing at the Denver Wildlife Research Center and the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center from the 1940s until 1976. Chemical companies sent thousands of chemical samples to the two laboratories for blind testing. All of this data was later compiled into the Chemical Effects Database, and various other publications for use by future researchers. Included in this collection are data sheets, reports, notes, reference...

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.

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.