HISTORY OF THE DVOC
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The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) was founded on February 3, 1890 in Philadelphia at William L. Baily’s family home at 1624 Arch Street. This was not far from DVOC's home since 1891, the Academy of Natural Sciences at Nineteenth and the Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Origins and Founders by Edward Fingerhood (as published in Cassinia No. 66 1994-1995)
Members of the DVOC - 1890 to present
These lists has been created from information in the Abstracts of Proceedings and in Cassinia. It is as accurate as possible but there probably are some ommisions. If anyone has information to make this list more accurate please contact the webmaster.
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The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is one of the
oldest bird clubs. In April 2004, the West Midland Bird Club generated a chronology
of bird club founding dates. This list can be found at
http://www.westmidlandbirdclub.com/club/older.htm
D.V.O.C Day at Catoxen - May 30, 1900
Several pictures from "D.V.O.C. Day at Catoxen"
are included in the booklet entitled "The D.V.O.C. Twenty Year Souvenir"
issued at the Twentieth Anniversary Meeting of the D.V.O.C., Philadelphia, January
6, 1910.
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An Ornithological Marathon - February 22.1909
Several pictures from "An Ornithological Marathon"
are included in the booklet entitled "The D.V.O.C. Twenty Year Souvenir"
issued at the Twentieth Anniversary Meeting of the D.V.O.C., Philadelphia, January
6, 1910.
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Images of Founders / Early Members 1890-1910
Pictures of various members from the early years are included
in the booklet entitled "The D.V.O.C. Twenty Year Souvenir" issued
at the Twentieth Anniversary Meeting of the D.V.O.C., Philadelphia, January
6, 1910.
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A History of the Delaware Ornithological Club, The First One Hundred Years by Phillips M. Street (as published in Cassinia No. 63 1988-1989 Centennial Edition)
The DVOC's Journal, Cassinia is named in honor of American ornitholgist John Cassin. Click Here for information on his life and his final resting place.
The DVOC in Alaska by John LaVia - June-July 1974
This picture is included in the booklet entitled "The D.V.O.C. Twenty Year Souvenir" issued at the Twentieth Anniversary Meeting of the D.V.O.C., Philadelphia, January 6, 1910
Members of the DVOC Annual Meeting 1948
This photograph appeared in Volume #37 of the Cassinia
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Members of the DVOC November 4, 1982
This photograph, taken by Alan Brady, appeared in Volume #60 of the Cassinia
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| Row 1 right to left 1. Jim Merritt 2. Jim Akers 3. Bob Sehl 4. George Reynard 5. Harry Franzen 6. Harry Todd 7. Gene Stern 8. John Lavia 9. Rick Mellon 10. Bob Mercer Row 2 right to left |
Row 3 right to left 1. Ed Manners 2. 3. Phil Livingston 4. 5. 6. Tom Reeves 7. 8. Dale Twining 9. 10. Doman Roberts Row 4 right to left |
Row 5 right to left 1. 2. Walter Lipski 3. Augie Sexauer 4. Bill Kershner 5. Herb Cutler 6. Phil Street 7. 8. 9. Mark Robbins? 10. Row 6 right to left |
Row 7 right to left 1. 2. 3. |
Members of the DVOC January 4, 1990, the 100th Annual Meeting
This photograph, taken by Bill Hoehne and Al Kronschnabel, appeared in Volume #63 of the Cassinia
Officers of the DVOC 1890 - Present
For many years one of the traditions of the DVOC has been the "May Run" also known as the "Spring Roundup"
Each year teams were formed and strategy was planned. There was no restriction on number of team members or the geographic area to be covered. After results were compiled a winner was declared. The prize - "bragging rights" for the year!
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Anniversary Dinners Have been held in 1915, 1930, 1940, 1965, and 1990. Click Here for further information.
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