Copper Country Audubon Club Newsletters MS-754
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Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton 49931 [email protected] URL: http://www.lib.mtu.edu/mtuarchives/ Copper Country Audubon Club Newsletters MS-754
Table of Contents
Summary Information ...... 3 Biography ...... 3 Collection Scope and Content Summary ...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Controlled Access Headings ...... 4 Collection Inventory ...... 5
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Summary Information
Repository: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Title: Copper Country Audubon Club Newsletters ID: MS-754 Date: 1993- Physical Description: 0.18 Cubic Feet 1/2 manuscript box Physical Description: 0.18 cubic feet: 1/2 manuscript box (letter size). Language of the English Material: Mixed Materials 1 [box]: Abstract: Newsletters, 1993-2019, of the Copper Country Audubon Club, the Houghton, Michigan chapter of Michigan Audubon. Includes copies of "Brockway Lookout" from 1993 through 2006 with additional copies added as available. Also includes a partial history of the club. Preferred Citation
MS-754, Copper Country Audubon Club Newsletters, Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, Houghton, Michigan.
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Biography
Michigan Audubon was established February 27, 1904. Their early history was dedicated to securing protective legislation for birds in the face of a millinery industry which was devastating many bird species. Michigan Audubon was recognized nationally for it advocacy and education efforts. Over the years, it has continued its commitment by gathering vital research data on birds and their habitats through its partnerships with other conservation organizations and governmental agencies and the assistance of professional ornithologists, skilled amateurs, and backyard birders alike. Additionally, it has expanded its efforts to include the conservation of thousands of acres of land on Michigan Audubon sanctuaries throughout the state. Michigan Audubon's mission is to connect birds and people for the benefit of both through environmental research, conservation, and education in the state. The society has about 2000
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Collection Scope and Content Summary
Newsletters, 1993-2019, of the Copper Country Audubon Club, the Houghton, Michigan chapter of Michigan Audubon. Includes copies of "Brockway Lookout" from 1993 through 2017 with additional copies added as available. Also includes a partial history of the club and summary reports of the Brockway Mountain Hawk Watch.
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Administrative Information
Publication Statement Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
1400 Townsend Drive Houghton 49931 [email protected] URL: http://www.lib.mtu.edu/mtuarchives/
Access Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
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Controlled Access Headings
• Keweenaw County (Mich.) - Page 4- Copper Country Audubon Club Newsletters MS-754 • Newsletters • Birds -- Michigan -- Copper Country • Houghton County (Mich.)
Collection Inventory
Title/Description Instances Partial History box 1 folder 1
Brockway Lookout, November 1993 - September 1997. box 1 folder 2
Brockway Lookout, February 1998 - October 2002. box 1 folder 3
Brockway Lookout, February 2003 - October 2005. box 1 folder 4
Brockway Lookout, February 2006 - October 2006. box 1 folder 5
Brockway Lookout, February 2007 - October 2008. box 1 folder 6
Brockway Lookout, September 2010 - October 2012. box 1 folder 7
Brockway Lookout, February 2013 - October 2014. box 1 folder 8
Brockway Lookout, February 2015 - October 2015. box 1 folder 9
Brockway Lookout, February 2016 - October 2016. box 1 folder 10
Brockway Lookout, February 2017 - March 2017. box 1 folder 11
Brockway Lookout, September 2018 - October 2018 box 1 folder 12
Brockway Lookout, February 2019 - March 2019 box 1 folder 13
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