Denny Holland oral history transcript

Denny Holland oral history transcript
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Denny Holland oral history interview as conducted by Mark Madison. Denny discusses early life growing up on refuges, his father’s career – both outside of and within FWS, including stints at Carolina Sandhills, Kentucky Woodlands, Santee and etc. He also talks about the re-introduction of beaver/deer/turkeys/, watching the Army train for WWII on refuge property, segregation in the 40’s in Somerton. He talks about the start of his FWS career (up to 1962), introduction of uniforms to FWS – first uniform allowance. Organization: FWS Name: Denny Holland Years: 1961-1989 Program: Refuges Keywords: re-introduction of beaver/deer/turkeys/etc.; re-introduction of alligators; relocation of ducks; taking control of access issues at Back Bay Refuge.
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Mark Madison
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Male and female wood ducks in pond at Santee NWR
Santee National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
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Spring scene, flowers in bloom
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
Dardanelle,AR
Mallards and Northern Pintails take flight over the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge along the Houston Unit.
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
Eufaula,AL
Loggerhead sea turtle hatchling in shallow surf heading to the ocean at Cape Romain NWR
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
Awendaw,SC
A gold and orange sunset reflects on the still waters of Back Bay. A line of trees denotes the horizon.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
Virginia Beach,VA
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Waterfowl
Reptiles
Relocation
Maintenance
History
Game management
Game birds
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