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Big Bluestem Audubon Society records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0592

Scope and Content

The collection (1959-2017) documents the activities of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society based in Ames, Iowa. Included are administrative files containing correspondence, financial reports, newspaper clippings, and other organizational materials. The records also include meeting minutes and newsletters. Documents related to the Audubon Adventures Program, which promoted conservation and wildlife education to elementary schools, are also contained in this collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1959-2017

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Open for research.

Use/Re-use Restrictions

Consult Special Collections and University Archives

Biography/Profile

The Ames Audubon Society met for the first time on April 25, 1968 in Kildee Hall on the Iowa State University campus, and was affiliated with the National Audubon Society for a year trial basis. At the second meeting on May 7, 1968 the membership decided to designate the society’s affiliation date as June 1, 1968. The society continued as the Ames Audubon Society until March 1982 when the National Chapter approved their Application for Chapter Status. At that time the name of the organization was changed to the Big Bluestem Audubon Society.



The objectives of the society are to enjoy and study birds, other wildlife, plants and the many other facets of nature in order to gain a broader understanding and a deeper appreciation of the world we live in and to encourage others to do likewise; and to engage in educational and similar activities, such a sponsoring public lectures, forums, discussion groups, and reports on research relating to the conservation of wildlife, other natural resources, and the quality of our natural environment.

Extent

2.1 Linear Feet (5 document boxes)

Abstract

The Ames Audubon Society, which is affiliated with the National Audubon Society, was established on June 1, 1968. In March 1982 the organization's name was changed to the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. The objectives of the society are to enjoy and study wildlife, plants and the many other facets of nature in order to gain a broader understanding and a deeper appreciation of our environment and to encourage others to do likewise; and to engage in educational and similar activities, such a sponsoring public lectures, forums, discussion groups, and reports on research relating to the conservation of wildlife, other natural resources, and the quality of our natural environment. The collection (1959-[ongoing]) includes administrative files containing correspondence, financial reports, newspaper clippings, histories, meeting minutes and newsletters. Documents related to the Audubon Adventures Program, which promoted conservation and wildlife education to elementary schools, are also contained in this collection.

Arrangement

The collection is organized into four series:

Series 1, Administrative Files, 1959-2014 (alphabetical)

Series 2, Audubon Adventures Program, 1980-2002 (alphabetical)

Series 3, Minutes and Proceedings, 1968-2013 (chronological)

Series 4, Newsletters, 1968-2017 (chronological)

Copies

Digital reproductions of a selection of materials from the Big Bluestem Audubon Society papers are available electronically. Please see the Electronic Resources section for a link.

Collection Files

Processing Information

Released on 2018-11-01.

Title
MS-0592. Big Bluestem Audubon Society records, 1959-2017
Date
October 15, 2019
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 Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames Iowa 50011-2102 United States
(515) 294-6672