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Tulsa Audubon Society papers, 1919-1996

 Collection
Identifier: 1990-004

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of 1) administrative papers and correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, event calendars, and the Society's newsletter, the Scissortail. This series is organized chronologically with some years further divided by subject, i.e. 1988-Tallgrass Preserve, or, 1988-Scissortail; 2) bird observation records reported to the Tulsa Audubon Society Recorder as one of the society's activities. It also contains the Recorder's annual reports, Christmas bird counts, Big Day bird counts, backyard birder and summer census; 3) files of observer's field notes that were sent to the Recorder; 4) papers and bird records donated to the Society by members who were particularly active in the work of the society (William H. Koons 1923-1937, Anne L. Reynolds 1953-1982, Elizabeth C. Hayes 1955-1991, Pauline B. Keating 1967-1982, and Hugh S. Davis 1930-1948).

Dates

  • Creation: 1919 - 1996

Language

These materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader. This material is housed off-site and will require advance notice of 1 business day for use.

Use and Copyright

This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.

Extent

31 Linear Feet (62 boxes)

Physical Location

Collection shelved at off-site storage.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift

Subject

Source

Title
Tulsa Audubon Society papers, 1919-1996
Status
Completed
Author
John S. Tomer
Date
1995 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496