Joseph R. Alcorn Papers

Collection

Identifier: CONS248

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, field notes, memos, clippings, photographs and reference material related to Alcorn's wildlife studies. Includes some personal records.

Dates

1943-2009

Creator

Alcorn, J. R.(J. Ray),1911- (Person)
Alcorn, Capitola Marney, (Person)

Language of Materials

Material is in English unless otherwise noted.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Raymond Alcorn was born December 1, 1911. He worked for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and was the author of The Birds of Nevada. Died May 10, 1998.