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The Archives of Falconry
The Archives of Falconry was founded in 1986 by several visionary falconers who were also leaders of the renowned raptor conservation organization, The Peregrine Fund. We have since grown into the leading repository of falconry material culture, literature, and historical records. The Archives collects and preserves falconry heritage and the legacy of notable falconers, including their correspondence, memorabilia, art, literature, crafts, and life stories. The Archives also interprets significant events in falconry history and celebrates the role of falconers in the birth of raptor conservation.
We are a destination for falconers, sportsmen and women, scholars, journalists, and other interested public - to visit, support, learn, and explore this ancient connection between humans and birds of prey.
APRIL 18-20, 2024
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The Archives of Falconry acquires The Karl-Heinz Gersmann Library
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Collection Highlights
Al Nye emerging from the sand after capturing a peregrine (October 24, 1940).
"Doc" (Robert) Stabler with Lady Mary and Mirza (Peregrines) and Bonnie (Goshawk). His personal library started The Archives of Falconry collection and attracted many others.
Robert Berry conducted original research on breeding goshawks in captivity and was the first to inseminate a raptor artificially using imprinted on humans.
Colonel Russell Luff Meridith (1892-1965) known as "The Father of American Falconry."
Jim Weaver fosters the first two captive produced peregrine young into a wild peregrine eyrie.
Bill Burnham, past President of The Peregrine Fund, who served the organization for over 30 years.
Al Nye emerging from the sand after capturing a peregrine (October 24, 1940).
"Doc" (Robert) Stabler with Lady Mary and Mirza (Peregrines) and Bonnie (Goshawk). His personal library started The Archives of Falconry collection and attracted many others.
Robert Berry conducted original research on breeding goshawks in captivity and was the first to inseminate a raptor artificially using imprinted on humans.
Colonel Russell Luff Meridith (1892-1965) known as "The Father of American Falconry."
Jim Weaver fosters the first two captive produced peregrine young into a wild peregrine eyrie.
Bill Burnham, past President of The Peregrine Fund, who served the organization for over 30 years.
Our Mission
To collect, preserve, and interpret global falconry history, art, literature, and material culture.
Our Purpose
To protect, educate, and ably defend the history of falconry as a meaningful heritage.
Our Vision
The Archives of Falconry will reach, engage, and inspire a diverse world community of falconers, sportsmen and women, scholars, journalists, and other interested public with compelling programs and prominent online resources.
