Scott County, Iowa Flora and Fauna collection
Scope and Contents
Film ca 1950 of eagles along Mississippi River near Davenport 20-25 minutes long;
Film of local birds and flowers filmed by Edwin E. Meyer taken at Pine Hill Cemetery - typed card identifying birds and flowers can be found inside film canister;
Color slides 1972 of removing prairie plants and flowers from Pine Hill Cemetery [identification on slide jackets] - these were transplanted to Scott County Park with the help of volunteers from a variety of local clubs including the Quad City Audubon Socety and several garden clubs.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1972
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
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Extent
39 Photographic Slides (1 folder ) : color slides with identification written on frames
2 films : 16 mm
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Slides in Range 35 Ssection 7 [shares box];
films on black shelving near Pat and Karen's work area
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
Physical Description
slides excellent; film needs to be viewed & migrated forward
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com