Finding Aid for the Tennessee Ornithological Society Records, 1882-1985
MS-0825 University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, September 26, 2006.
Summary Information
Tennessee Ornithological Society Records
Date/Date Range : 1882-1985
2.0 linear feet
Abstract: This collection houses records (primarily lists and notes) documenting the birds of Tennessee.
MS-0825
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
The Tennessee Ornithological Society Records were given to Special Collections by James T. Tanner, Curator of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, in 1974.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], Tennessee Ornithological Society Records, MS-0825. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Biography / History
The Tennessee Ornithological Society was founded on October 7, 1915 by Dr. George Curtis, Albert F. Ganier, Judge H.Y. Hughes, Dr. George R. Mayfield, Dixon Merritt, and A.C. Webb to promote the enjoyment, scientific study, and conservation of birds. The organization's Knoxville chapter was formed in 1923.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection houses records (primarily lists and notes) documenting the birds of Tennessee. Interested researchers may also wish to consult UTK-MS-2817: Tennessee Ornithological Society Collection for more information on this topic.
Subject Terms
- Tennessee Ornithological Society.
- Birds -- Research -- Tennessee.
- Birds -- Tennessee -- Geographical distribution.
- Birds -- Tennessee -- Migration.
Contents List
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Tennessee Ornithological Society Papers, 1935-1941 Scope Note: Includes: Partial list of the birds of Montgomery County, Tennessee by William Deaderick, Clarksville, Tennessee 1899.
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Tennessee Ornithological Society Papers, 1935-1941 Scope Note: Includes: Record of banding by Alfred Clebsch, Greenwood Avenue. (This has been copied into permanent banding book) 1938-1940. Bandings listed by birds.
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Tennessee Ornithological Society Papers (notebook), 1935-1941 Scope Note: Includes: Bird Banding Records--Alfred Clebsch, Mrs. John Y. Hutchinson, Dr. C. F. Pickering, Mrs. Austin Peay, Mrs. William Noland. "Schedules" sent to Biological Survey. Mrs. Hutchinson's reports to Biological Survey. Bands on Chimney Swifts, September 11, 1938-August 27, 1939. Banded Species. Returns and foreign recoveries and dead birds reported to Biological Survey, June 17, 1938-April 30, 1941.
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Tennessee Ornithological Society Papers (notebook), 1935-1941 Scope Note: Includes: Minutes-- Clarksville Chapter, T.O.S. Alfred Clebsch, Secretary (August 7, 1935-December 17, 1940). Minutes, bird sightings, lists of attendance at meetings.
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), 1882-1920 Scope Note: Includes: Birds of Specific Localities in Tennessee. Hawkins County 1907, Chilhowee Mountain 1886, Roane County 1884-5, Athens, TN 1897-1909, Lookout Mountain 1882, Sewannee, TN 1917, Beersheba Springs, Grundy County 1930, Rockdale, Maury County 1916, Middle Tennessee 1920, Henry County 1920, Shiloh National Military Park 1926.
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), 1923-1937 Scope Note: Includes: Notes on Birds of the Great Smoky Mountains (1923-1937). Notes, journals, and lists made by Ganier on trips from 1924 to 1933. Manuscripts or letters on birds of the Smokies by: Raymond Fleetwood (2) 1934-5, Franklin McGamey 1936, Frank Bellrose 1937.
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), 1918-1934 Scope Note: Includes: Birds of Reelfoot Lake
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), 1915 Scope Note: Includes: An annotated list of the birds of Middle Tennessee 1915 (with numerous field notes).
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), undated Scope Note: Includes: Notes on families (etc. ) of Tennessee Birds--mostly in Nashville area. Other migration records, Nashville nesting records at Nashville, by Vernon Sharp and C. H. Clark, Sparrows of the Nashville region, subspecific determination of some Tennessee birds, a series of notes on: scoters, hawks, eagles, kites, peregrine falcon, owls, woodpeckers, warblers, roosting birds, sparrows.
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), undated Scope Note: Includes: Bibliographical and Historical notes on the ornithology of Tennessee. A bibliography of the birds of Tennessee, a list of papers on the birds of Tennessee published by A. F. Ganier (bibliographical notes), a bibliography of the birds of Tennessee compiled by Harry C. Monk, T. O. S. 1924, Gerald Froost (1776- 1850) Nashville's first naturalist, corrections to "The Migrant" volumes 1-8.
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Ganier, Albert F. (notebook), 1911-1934 Scope Note: Includes: List of field trips and expeditions 1911-1934. Notes on avian mortality due to cold and tentative list of mammals of Middle Tennessee.
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Ganier, Albert F., undated Scope Note: Includes: Notes on Tennessee birds and mammals.
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Mayfield, G. R., undated Scope Note: Includes: Compiled Records of Bird Migration.
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Mid-South Bird Notes, 1952 August 30-1956 August 7 Scope Note: Added November 1979.
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Parmer, Henry E.: Bird Notes of Tennessee, 1932-1976 Scope Note: Added November 27, 1985
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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Hawk Migration Records, 1980-1985 Scope Note: Added December 1, 1987.
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