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1908 - 1957 (Creation)
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- Rowan, William
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5 metres of textual material.
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Zoologist, Ornithologist, 1891-1957. Swiss-born ornithologist and naturalist William Rowan immigrated to Canada in 1919; in 1920 he became the first professor of the Department of Zoology, which he headed until his retirement in 1956. He pioneered research into avian migration patterns and studied the cyclical population fluctuations of birds and mammals through banding studies. Dr. Rowan was a strong proponent of wildlife conservation and active in fish and game associations. He was also an artist whose works were exhibited in Canada and England. His drawing of a whooping crane was selected for the design of a Canadian postage stamp.
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William Rowan's papers consist of correspondence, field diaries, sketches, research notes, teaching materials and observations in Zoology (especially in ornithology) from 1908 to 1957. The manuscripts of his published and unpublished books, and of his speeches and writings on scientific and social matters, are an important part of the papers. Professor Rowan pioneered research in migration patterns and corresponded with major scientific figures across North America, Great Britain, and the European Continent. Recognized as a talented scientific artist he designed the whooping crane stamp for the Canada Post Office in 1954. His zoological designs also originated from his work in the Canadian and international conservation movement. His speeches, radio talks and writing reflect his interest in world political matters and the nuclear age. The Rowan family members wrote often and at length to each other. Their letters include their observation of local, national and international affairs from 1908 to 1957.
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The fonds contains 16 series:
- Personal Material
- Correspondence
- Art
- Music
- Model Railway
- Public Affairs
- Career
- Research
- Conservation
- Projects
- Publications
- Major Manuscripts
- Speaking Engagements
- Radio Talks
- Miscellaneous Published Material
- Graphic Material
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- English
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RCRF
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All the William Rowan material is open to researchers. Researchers should request the file(s) required by indicating the Accession Number (69-16) and the Archives file number, which appears on the left side of the pages in the Guide.
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Finding aid written by F. M. Salter and Raymond Frogner. Finding aid encoded by Raymond Frogner and Scott MacDormand in July, 2004. Updated by M. Fraser on 26 March 2020.