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Florida Ornithological Society By-Laws, Amended April 24, 1998

Florida Ornithological Society
Information Packet, Eric D. Stolen, FOS Board Meeting, April 16, 1998

Eric D. Stolen
Florida Breeding Bird Atlas Casual Observation Card

Florida Ornithological Society

Casual observation card for reporting data to the Breeding Bird Atlas project, including fields for species, data, breeding evidence, and location.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1998

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1998

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Summer 1998

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Winter 1998

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Request for Sightings of Color Banded Painted Buntings

Paul W. Sykes Jr. and USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Warnell School of Forest Resources, The University of Georgia

A request for sightings of color banded Painted Buntings in the southeastern United States in association with ongoing scientific field work. Includes identification instructions and guidelines for submission of sightings. Date is approximate.
General Correspondence, December 22, 1997

Douglas B. McNair

Letter to FOS by Douglas McNair, who is requesting records on vagrant cave swallows for his manuscript.
Minutes, Richard West, FOS Spring and Annual Meetings, June 20, 1997

Richard West
Treasurer's Report, Linda Douglas, FOS 1996 Finances, April 28, 1997

Linda C. Douglas
Correspondence, Linda Douglas to FOS Finance Committee, 1996 Income and Expenses, March 16, 1997, A

Linda C. Douglas
Correspondence, Linda Douglas to FOS Finance Committee, 1996 Income and Expenses, March 16, 1997, B

Linda C. Douglas
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1997

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1997

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Summer 1997

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Winter 1997

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Article, Muscovy Ducks Release, November 19, 1996

Fred E. Lohrer
General Correspondence, 1996–1998

Douglas B. McNair and Tom Webber

Letters between FOS and Douglas McNair, who is requesting records about Ross' goose.
General Correspondence, November 8, 1996

Douglas B. McNair

Letter to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager, requesting materials on American Flamingos in Florida. The author is writing a piece to submit for the Florida Field Naturalist.
Letter and Report, Linda Douglas to FOS Board of Directors, Fall Treasurer's Report, October 1, 1996

Linda C. Douglas
Report, Florida Ornithological Society, Income and Expense, January 1–August 31, 1996

Florida Ornithological Society
Report, Florida Ornithological Society, Itemized Category Report, January 1–August 31, 1996

Florida Ornithological Society
Report, Florida Ornithological Society, Summarized Report by Class, January 1–August 31, 1996

Florida Ornithological Society
Report, Florida Ornithological Society, Income and Expense, August 30, 1996

Florida Ornithological Society
Letter and Report, Linda Douglas to FOS Board of Directors, Treasurer's Report, March 25, 1996

Linda C. Douglas
General Correspondence, January 24, 1996

Stefani Melvin

Letter to FOS inquring about joining the organization and a business card with contact information.
Correspondence, Florida Ornithological Society Membership Directory, January 8, 1996

Linda Douglas

Letter from Linda Douglas to Fred Lohrer, dated January 8, 1996. In the letter Douglas provides notes on an earlier drafted membership directory by Lohrer, including comments on copyright, content, format, distribution, schedule, and assignments.
Draft, Florida Ornithological Society, Proposed Budget, 1996

Florida Ornithological Society
Itemized Category Report, Florida Ornithological Society, January 1996–August 1999

Florida Ornithological Society
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1996

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 22, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1996

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 22, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Summer 1996

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 22, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Winter 1996

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 22, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Draft Proposal for a Membership Directory, December 15, 1995

Joe Bearden, Karen Bearden, Linda Douglas, and Fred Lohrer

A draft proposal of the Ad Hoc Committee for a Membership Directory with a plan to establish a Florida Ornithological Society membership directory. Includes rationale, use regulations, and notes on formatting and distribution. Document is dated December 15, 1995 and includes a note on attachment by Fred Lohrer.
General Correspondence, December 10, 1995

Abe Peterzell

Letter to FOS from Florida birder requesting birding spots and social events.
Correspondence, Karen and Joe Bearden, November 28, 1995

Karen Bearden and Joe Bearden

Letter from Karen and Joe Bearden to unidentified recipient, dated November 28, 1995. The note is written on letterhead for the Flamingo Lodge Marina & Outpost Resort in Everglades National Park and references the opening of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, questions about software and computer information for membership list, personal greetings, and observations about a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Correspondence, Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairpersons, November 7, 1995

Linda Douglas

Letter from Treasurer Linda Douglas communicating the mailing of a list of Florida Ornithological Society members and phone numbers, as directed by the Board. Letter is dated November 7, 1995, and addressed to Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairpersons.
Correspondence, Linda Douglas and Fred Lohrer, 1995

Linda Douglas and Fred Lohrer

Correspondence regarding the development of a membership database for the Florida Ornithological Society, discussions of what data to include, computerization of organizational records, and records management. Documents are dated between October 24, 1995, and November 29, 1995.
Announcement, Florida Ornithological Society, Fall 1995 Meeting, October 20–22, 1995

Florida Ornithological Society
Agenda, Florida Ornithological Society, 25th Anniversary Meeting, October 3–5, 1997

Florida Ornithological Society
Letter and Report, Linda Douglas to FOS Board of Directors, Treasurer's Report, September 30, 1995

Linda C. Douglas
General Correspondence, September 29, 1995

Sydney Wood

Letter to FOS from vacationing birder requesting Florida birding information.
General Correspondence, July 10, 1995

Bruce H. Anderson

Letter from FOS president to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager, thanking him for accommodations and requesting records.
Treasurer's Report, Linda Douglas, FOS 1994 Finances, July 1995

Linda C. Douglas
Report, Western spindalis at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Steven Mlodinow, May 5, 1995

Steven Mlodinow
Announcement and Scientific Program, Florida Ornithological Society, Spring 1995 Meeting, April 28–30, 1995

Florida Ornithological Society
General Correspondence, List of Species Reviewed by Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee

Florida Ornithological Society

A list of Florida bird species that must be documented and submitted to the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee when seen.
General Correspondence, April 13, 1995

S. Newell

Letter to FOS from vacationing birder inquring about Florida birding spots.
Letter and Report, Linda Douglas to FOS Board of Directors, Financial Report, April 12, 1995

Linda C. Douglas
Report, Linda Douglas, FOS 1994 Finances, March 11, 1995

Linda C. Douglas
General Correspondence, March 2, 1995

Linda Douglas

Letter from FOS treasurer to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager, delivering copies of Florida Field Naturalist.
Florida Ornithological Society Membership Brochure, A

Florida Ornithological Society

Membership brochure for the Florida Ornithological Society, including sections on meetings, field trips, research and archives, publications, newsletter, and membership.
Florida Ornithological Society Membership Brochure, B

Florida Ornithological Society

Membership brochure for the Florida Ornithological Society, including sections on meetings, field trips, research and archives, publications, newsletter, and membership.
Interested in Birds? Join the Florida Ornithological Society

Florida Ornithological Society

Membership brochure for the Florida Ornithological Society, including introduction to the organization and application to join.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1995

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 21, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1995

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 21, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Summer 1995

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 21, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter. Notes the death of Herb Kale, former editor of the newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Winter 1995

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 21, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
General Correspondence, December 17, 1994

P. William Smith

Letter to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager from National Park Service requesting Olive-capped Warbler report.
General Correspondence, November 14, 1994

P. William Smith

Letter to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager from National Park Service requesting Whitear records.
General Correspondence, October 21, 1994

June E. Huss

A letter to FOS inquiring about Books and joining the organization.
Announcement, Florida Ornithological Society, Fall 1994 Meeting, October 7–9, 1994, A

Florida Ornithological Society
Announcement, Florida Ornithological Society, Fall 1994 Meeting, October 7–9, 1994, B

Florida Ornithological Society
General Correspondence, September 16, 1994

Bruce H. Anderson

An airbill and letter between Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager and FOS secretary.
Letter and Report, Linda Douglas to P.W. Smith, FOS Financial Report, May 16, 1994

Linda C. Douglas
General Correspondence, May 6, 1994

Linda Douglas

Letter to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager from FOS treasurer.
Letter and Report, P. W. Smith to Linda Douglas, FOS Financial Results, May 2, 1994

P. William Smith
Agenda, Florida Ornithological Society, Board of Directors Spring Meeting, April 22–24, 1994

Florida Ornithological Society
Agenda, Florida Ornithological Society, Spring 1994 Meeting, April 22–24, 1994

Florida Ornithological Society
Letter, Linda Douglas to FOS Board of Directors, Treasurer's Report, April 13, 1994

Linda C. Douglas
Memorandum, Fred Lohrer to FOS Board of Directors, Candidate for Honorary Membership, April 5, 1994

Fred E. Lohrer
Report, P.W. Smith, FOS 7-Year Financial Summary, April 1, 1994

P. William Smith
General Correspondence, March 28, 1994

Tom Webber

Letters between FOS and a 3rd grade teacher requesting materials for curriculum.
Memorandum, Fred Lohrer to FOS Executive Board, Candidate for Honorary Membership, March 24, 1994

Fred E. Lohrer
Letter and Draft, Linda Douglas to Fred Lohrer, FOS Treasurer's Job Outline, March 14, 1994

Linda C. Douglas
General Correspondence, March 10, 1994

Linda C. Douglas

Letter from FOS treasurer to Tom Webber, FLMNH bird collection manager.
General Correspondence, February 11, 1994

C. Ruckdesschel

A letter to FOS inquiring about joining the organization and its publications.
General Correspondence, January 18, 1993

Jeannie Barilla

A letter to FOS inquiring about joining the organization.
General Correspondence, January 16, 1994

Karen Rodemaker

A letter to FOS inquiring about joining the organization and birding clubs in Sarasota.
Density, Demography, and Mating Success of Kirtland's Warblers in Managed and Natural Habitats

Carol Ina Bocetti

Dissertation submitted by Carol Ina Bocetti in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of the Ohio State University. Includes sections on Kirtland Warbler males in managed natural habitats, physical description of breeding habitat occupied by Kirtland’s Warblers, mating success and reproductive success of male Kirtland’s Warblers, and distribution of nest sites.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1994

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 20, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1994

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 20, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter. Notes the death of well-known ornithological writer and photographer Helen G. Cruickshank.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Summer 1994

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 20, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Winter 1994

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 20, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Report, 1993 Annual Snail Kite Survey, Bennetts et al.

Robert E. Bennetts, Philip Darby, and Patricia Darby

1993 Annual Snail Kite Survey that “provides a measure of the relative use of major wetlands used by Snail kites in Florida and assists in the evaluation of population trends.” Document includes methods, maps, results, site summaries, acknowledgements, and literature cited.
Draft, Florida Ornithological Society, Financial Report, December 31, 1993

Florida Ornithological Society
Memorandum, Fred Lohrer to FOA Officers and Directors, Meeting with Former Treasurer, November 17, 1993

Fred E. Lohrer
Letter, Linda Douglas to Fred Lohrer, FOS Funds, November 4, 1993

Linda C. Douglas
Invitation, Florida Ornithological Society, Fall 1993 Meeting, October 29–31, 1993

Florida Ornithological Society
General Correspondence, September 10, 1993

Stephen A. Nesbitt, P. William Smith, and Tom Webber

A chronology of three letters requesting further detail on recent European white stork sightings.
General Correspondence, July 28, 1993

Peggy King

A letter from a Punta Gorda paralegal to FOS requesting a copy of the FOS publication "Status and Distribution of the Florida Scrub Jay".
General Correspondence, July 7, 1993

Tom Webber

Two international loan request forms from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's central library in Victoria, Australia requesting Images.
Agenda, Florida Ornithological Society, Spring 1993 Meeting, April 23–25, 1993

Florida Ornithological Society
Agenda, Peter G. Merritt, FOS Board of Directors Meeting, April 23, 1993

Peter G. Merritt
General Correspondence, February 4, 1993

Jocelyn L. Baker

A letter from FOS secretary to Tom Webber asking if the FOS archives have space for new documents of rare bird sightings.
General Correspondence, January 7, 1993

Jocelyn L. Baker

A postcard from FOS secretary requesting photos for the Florida Field Naturalist and a shipping invoice documenting the photos sent.
Birding Field Notes, Wyoming, May 5–July 2, 1993

Helen Gere Cruickshank

Birding field notes for a visit to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Grand Teton National Park.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Fall 1993

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 19, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Ornithological Research Division Newsletter, Spring 1993

Florida Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society

A contingency copy of Vol. 19, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.