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Indiana USFWS Image Collection --

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0023

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

Contact:
4101 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins CO 80521 USA
970-266-6021