Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis Records
Description of Contents
Board minutes, annual reports, and other materials documenting the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis.
Dates
- Creation: 1953 - 2015
Creator
- Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis (Organization)
Access
The collection is available for use in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library during the department’s open hours.
History
Founded in 1939 as the Minneapolis Bird Club, the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis educates and advocates about birds and the natural environment. The Minneapolis Bird Club was one of several science clubs founded at the Minneapolis Public Library in 1939. In 1949, the club became a branch of the National Audubon Society. The club changed its name to the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis in 1975. The group has taught classes, hosted birding field trips, worked on conservation efforts, and participated in the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Extent
0.63 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Donor Information
This collection was donated by the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis in March 2023 as accession 2023.10.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Jenna Jacobs in August 2023.
- Title
- Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis Records
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
