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Florence James Cyr papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC102

Scope and Content Note

The collection is comprised of correspondence, bird counts and notes about bird sightings in and around Portland, Maine compiled by Florence James Cyr. It includes her monthly inventories of birds sighted from 1994 to 2003.

Dates

  • 1974-2003, undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

Florence James was born November 6, 1912, and attended Bates College, graduating with honors in 1933. While at Bates, she participated in the Outing Club, Student Government and House Council. She married Lawrence A. Cyr and lived in Scarborough, Maine, where she pursued her interests in birding, antiquing, and gardening.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence, bird counts and notes about bird sightings in and around Portland, Maine compiled by Florence James Cyr, Bates Class of 1933.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is in chronological order.

Acquisition and Custody Information

Gift of Gary Jordan, 2007. Accession No.: 07-028.

Processing Information

Processed by Kat Stefko, 2007.

Title
Guide to the Florence James Cyr papers, 1974-2003, n.d.
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Kat Stefko
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in: English
Edition statement
©2011

Repository Details

Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository

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