Rodent control
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Bureau of Biological Survey Field Reports and Maps ---
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0030
Abstract
The predecessor of the Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) was established under the Department of Agriculture in 1885 to study the economic relation of birds to agriculture. The mission of the division evolved over the years to include the study of mammals, as well as to include predator and rodent control activities. In 1905, the division became known as the Bureau of Biological Survey. In 1940, the Bureau of Fisheries merged with the BBS to form the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under...
Dates:
1900 - 1955; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1920
Bureau of Biological Survey Rodent and Bird Control Lantern Slides ---
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0053
Scope and Contents
The Bureau of Biological Survey Bird and Rodent Lantern Slide Collection consists of two series of dated and undated lantern slides that are organized into five boxes. The dates fall between 1907 and 1919. The slides were created by the Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) and contain photographs documenting BBS operations in the Southwestern U.S. in bird and rodent control. Included are images of BBS campsites and crew, farmers, methods of animal damage control, as well as images of...
Dates:
1907-1919
Donald Hawthorne Animal Damage Control History Collection --
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0033
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of documents and photographs dated 1884 to 2004, with the bulk falling from 1915 to 1995. Records in this collection were collected by Hawthorne and document the history of federally sponsored Animal Damage Control (ADC) programs in the United States. Working files related to Hawthorne’s work with the ADC program are minimal. This collection is arranged into two series based on material type.
Series I consists of two boxes of documents including...
Dates:
1884 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1995
George Matschke Records--
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0052
Abstract
George Matschke worked as researcher at the Wildlife Research Center from 1968 until his retirement in 1999. This collection contains records (dated 1955-1999) that were collected by Matschke. Included are administrative records, Bird Unit work reports, research records mostly pertaining to rodent control, as well as numerous images of research projects conducted by Matschke and other scientists at the Center.
Dates:
1955 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1990
Hawaii Field Station Re-opening Records --
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0018
Abstract
The Bureau of Biological Survey began research in Hawaii in 1935. By 1967 an official field station was built and staffed with DWRC researchers to conduct rodent control work in Hilo, Hawaii. In 1982, all federal funding for the Hilo Field Station was cut, which led to its closure in 1983. But in 1988 Congress appropriated funds to re-open and renovate the Hilo Hawaii Field Station. This collection consists of photographs and documentation that highlights the renovations and re-opening...
Dates:
1988-1989
Hawaii Field Station Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0024
Scope and Contents
The Hawaii Field Station Records consists of three boxes of materials dated from the mid-1930s through early 2000s. Materials in this collection document many of the research activities at the station including rodent control efforts and efforts to control invasive species such as coqui frogs and brown tree snakes. In addition to documents, this collection also includes hundreds of slides and photographs of personnel conducting lab and field work in Hawaii and Guam.
Series I...
Dates:
1935 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0017
Abstract
Established in 1895, the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association shares a long and collaborative history with federal wildlife control agencies working to control damage caused by rodents in Hawaiian sugarcane fields. The NWRC Hilo Field Station was established to further this purpose and continues to offer wildlife research assistance in Hawaii today. This collection contains reports, news clippings, and correspondence that highlight the history of federally supported rodent control...
Dates:
1935-1996
Indiana USFWS Image Collection --
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0023
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.
Dates:
1921-1966
International Programs Records
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0029
Abstract
The National Wildlife Research Center’s International Program was a collaborative effort between the Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC), foreign governments, universities, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of the project was to assist developing countries in increasing their food supply by reducing crop losses caused by vertebrate pests. The project ran from 1967-1995. This collection contains studies, reports, maps, images, correspondence, budget...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1967 - 1995; 1957 - 2006
Mark Tobin Records --
Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0051
Abstract
The Mark Tobin Records (NWRC 0051) contain born-digital records (dated 1991-2016) as well as physical materials (dated 1963-1997). Most of the materials in this collection are dated 1985-2016. Included are administrative records pertaining to Research Needs Assessments and Career Path Guides; photographs, slides, and digitized images; as well as publications related to Tobin’s work with the NWRC.
Dates:
1963 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2016