Peter OehlkersThe Curse of the Killed Bird“The Summer House,” printed in the Trenton Emporium on October 4, 1823, and reprinted in other papers, including the Dutchess Observer…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
Peter OehlkersMaria Brooks’ fugitive poetry, 1816–1820.Between 1816 and 1820, the celebrated poet Maria Brooks (later “Maria Del Occidente”) published her verses in newspapers. These were…Feb 11, 2020Feb 11, 2020
Peter OehlkersBlackbird elegies. Notes on “The Shrubbery: A Tale,” late 18th century sentimental novelette.I discovered The Shrubbery: A Tale while birding the 18th century newspaper archive. It’s got a lot of birds in it, as you will see. I…Dec 3, 2019Dec 3, 2019
Peter OehlkersBird-friendly Editors of the 19th CenturyAzro Benjamin Franklin Hildreth (1816–1909).Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Peter OehlkersBarbarism. Public Ledger. November 14, 1844.Our neighbors of New York have recently committed a barbarism for which they deserve a severe castigation. The Middle Dutch Church, in…Sep 15, 2019Sep 15, 2019
Peter Oehlkers“We want bigger and better wars!”: Life’s War Contest has a surprising winner (1924)Life’s February 21, 1924 issue announced a prize contest: $500 for the best suggestions as to “HOW TO BRING ON A GOOD, BIG WAR.” A parody…Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
Peter OehlkersBird protection between the U.S and Japan in the 19th and 20th centuriesNote: This is a working paper presented to the Human Dimensions of Wildlife group at Salem State University, Spring 2016.Mar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
