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Compound 1080

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use for: 1080 or 1080 Compound

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Depredations Control Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier:  NWRC 0026
Scope and Contents

The Depredations Control Image Collection (NWRC 0026) consists of slides, photos, and negatives dated 1928 to 1994 that document research activities related to predator contol by the Animal Damage Control (ADC) unit. Included are images of aerial control, coyotes, sheep, frightening devices, traps, sheep necropsy, lures, repellents, telemetry studies, and toxic sheep collars.

Dates: 1928 - 1994
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Depredations Control Image Collection

Fresno Field Station Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0037
Scope and Contents The Fresno Field Station Records consists of five boxes of records arranged into three series based on record type. The majority of records in this collection are dated late-1960s through late-1970s. Series I includes one box of administrative records including reports, correspondence, memorandums, interagency agreements, and information bulletins. Series II includes three boxes of records related to research conducted by staff at the Fresno Field Station. Much of the...
Dates: 1960 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1979
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Fresno Field Station Records --

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
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / George Matschke Records--

Guy Connolly Papers --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0002
Abstract Wildlife Research Biologist Guy Connolly served in numerous capacities during his more than 20 years with the Animal Damage Control (ADC) Program’s Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC). He worked in ID, CA, TX, MT, and OR as a field researcher and biologist, and in Denver and Washington D.C. as a wildlife specialist and as DWRC’s principal research liaison with ADC operations. Chemical and lethal coyote control methods, aerial shooting, sodium cyanide ejectors, toxic and nontoxic baits,...
Dates: 1915-2014, Bulk dates 1970-1997
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Guy Connolly Papers --

Hansen, Jack D., 2005 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 10
Abstract Jack D. Hansen reminisces about his past work for Idaho and Utah Fish and Wildlife Services and Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He talks about his experiences as a wildlife specialist and government trapper in predator control (primarily coyotes and mountain lions) and the different methods used such as compound 1080, aerial gunning and herding, traps, snares, game calling, and lures. He describes his...
Dates: 2005 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Hawthorne, Don (Donald W.), 2006 - 2010

 Sub-Series — Box 1: [Barcode: NWRC0005-S1-001], Folder: 11
Abstract Don Hawthorne discusses his career in Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He reminisces about his experiences as a government trapper in predator control and research (primarily coyotes) and the different methods used including traps and aerial gunning. Hawthorne talks about his experiences as a supervisor and director in Wildlife Services in Utah, Oklahoma, and Washington D.C. including training, politics,...
Dates: 2006 - 2010
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC 0005, Trapping Oral History Initiative Records -- / Series I: Trapper Records

Jackrabbit Research Station Records --

 Collection
Identifier:  NWRC 0016
Abstract The Jackrabbit Research Station opened in 1963 in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1972 the station’s research moved to predators, which remained the station’s main focus until it closed in 1992. The records in this collection were not all created at the Jackrabbit Research Station, but the records were maintained by scientists working at the site. For example, records pertaining to nutria were created during research in Houma, Louisiana by scientists who later transferred to the Jackrabbit...
Dates: 1929-1998, bulk dates 1960-1975
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Jackrabbit Research Station Records --

Kathy Fagerstone Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0035
Abstract Kathy Fagerstone began her career with the Center in 1971, becoming the first female physical science technician at the Research Center. During her 40 year career with the Center, Kathy advanced from a technician, to a wildlife biologist, to a research wildlife biologist, to project leader, and finally to a program manager. Her research interests included risk assessment and small mammal ecology of prairie dogs, ground squirrels and black-footed ferrets. However, the focus of her work...
Dates: 1968 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Kathy Fagerstone Records --

Mammal Damage Unit Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0034
Abstract

Over the years, the Mammal Damage Unit of the DWRC/NWRC conducted research on coyote predation on livestock; rodent damage to crops, rangeland, and buried cables; and damage to timber production and reforestation efforts caused by deer, bear, and rodents, particularly pocket gophers. The Unit also studied the use of pesticides as well as methods to identify and develop non-lethal or non-chemical alternative management methods for specific wildlife problems.

Dates: 1909 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1990
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / Mammal Damage Unit Records --

NWRC Institutional Records --

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0020
Abstract The NWRC Institutional Records were originally produced and/or collected in various offices at the NWRC including the Director’s Offices, Safety Office, Administrative Unit, Information Services Unit, Human Resources, and Research Laboratories. The records in Series I came to the archive between April 2009 and April 2016. Series II does not have any records and will house future records as they are accrued. Records in the NWRC Institutional Records collection are no longer active and have...
Dates: 1920 - 2020
Found in: National Wildlife Research Center Archives / NWRC Institutional Records --

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