Poisons
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 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