Indiana USFWS Image Collection --
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of mostly 8 ½ “x11” prints with some 5”x7”, 4”x6”, and 11”x17” images. A large portion of these photographs pertain to rat management in urban locales through fumigation, trapping, and baiting. Additionally, there are some posters and images from public awareness campaigns regarding rats. The collection also contains photos of damage and control methods for rabbits, hares, mice, pocket gophers, birds, predators, skunks, moles, black bears, porcupine, groundhog, bats, and hoofed mammals (elk, bison, and caribou). While most of the photos are from Midwestern states such as Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, there are also some from Texas, Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, Massachusetts, Florida, North Dakota, New York, Oregon, and New Hampshire.
Dates
- 1921-1966
Extent
2 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains approximately 1000 photographs and 20 posters pertaining to USFWS animal control activities, primarily in the Midwest from the 1920s up to 1966. Much of the focus of the collection is on rat control, but many other species are represented as well.
Arrangement
The photos are grouped by species and the subject related to that species (control, damage, live animal specimens, education, etc.)
Legal Status
Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Repository Details
Part of the National Wildlife Research Center Archives Repository