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Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller Collection Relating to Parrots
A description of their collection at Syracuse University
Finding aid created by: DTF
Date: 17 Jun 2024
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Finding aid created by: DTF
Date: 17 Jun 2024
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Creator: | Brykczynski, Terry. |
| Title: | Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller Collection Relating to Parrots |
| Dates: | circa 1850-1930 |
| Quantity: | 8 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Photographs, postcards, and printed material related to parrots. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Parrots have been domesticated for thousands of years, first done so in Brazil 5,000 years ago. Their primary places of origin are South America, Central America, and India, but were transported to Europe as early as 327 B.C. when Alexander the Great conquered India. Parrots are prized for their intelligence, vocal recall, and colorful feathers.
Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller are wildlife conservationists dedicated to preventing the extinction of vulnerable animals. Their work with animals led to a fascination with parrots. According to Terry, parrots "are unique among animals in that their genetic adaptations have made them prone to form extraordinarily deep emotional bonds with people and are responsible for a long and incredibly rich history…but the parrot’s time frame may be ending, unfortunately, as their numbers steadily decrease.” Because of this concern, Terry and Amanda collected photographs, postcards, and printed material documenting the relationship between parrots and humans.
The Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller Collection Relating to Parrots contains photographs, postcards, and printed material relating to parrots.
The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.
Access Restrictions:
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact SCRC for more information.
Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Persons
Brykczynski, Terry.
Miller, Andrea.
Subjects
Parrots in art.
Parrots.
Genres and Forms
Greeting cards.
Photographs.
Postcards.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller Collection Relating to Parrots,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Terry Brykczynski and Andrea Miller, 2024.
An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.