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Palmer David Skaar Papers, 1964-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Skaar, Palmer David
Title
Palmer David Skaar Papers
Dates
1964-1982
Quantity
7.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Accession 89021, MtBC, us (accession)
Summary
The Palmer David Skaar Papers consist of manuscript materials, research materials, photographs and transparencies, and file cards. Topics include information on latilong, animal and bird sightings, species, locations, and data.
Repository
Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Palmer David (P.D.) Skaar was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 14, 1923. Skaar received his PhD. from Indiana University in 1952. He performed his post-doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin and served on the staff of the Long Island Biological Station in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. In 1957, Skaar joined the faculty of Montana State College. While at Montana State University, Skaar founded and directed the Genetics Institute. His publications include Montana Bird Distribution (six editions published from 1975-2003), Birds of the Bozeman Latilong (1969), and had many publications in the field of microbial genetics. Skaar coined the word "latilong" and pioneered the "latilong" concept in distributional studies. He died March 30, 1983.

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Content Description

The Palmer David Skaar Papers consist of manuscript materials, research materials, photographs and transparencies, and file cards. Arrangement of the collection reflects the creator's organization. Of interest are the manuscript materials pertaining to Birds of the Bozeman Latilong. Topics include information on latilong, animal and bird sightings, species, locations, and data.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Series 1 Birds of the Bozeman Latilong Research and Manuscript Drafts

Series 2 General Research Papers

Series 3 Photographs and Transparencies

Series 4 File Cards

Acquisition Information

The papers pertaining to Palmer David Skaar were transferred to the University Archives in 2001.

Processing Note

This collection was processed 2012 August 20

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Bird surveys -- Montana
  • Bird surveys -- Wyoming
  • Birds -- Montana
  • Birds -- Photographs
  • Birds -- Research
  • Birds -- Wyoming
  • Ornithologists -- Montana -- Bozeman
  • Ornithology -- Methodology

Personal Names

  • Skaar, Palmer David -- Archives
  • Skaar, Palmer David. Birds of the Bozeman latilong

Corporate Names

  • Montana State University--Bozeman -- Faculty

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Skaar, Palmer David. Birds of the Bozeman latilong.
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