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Friend and fellow entomologist James A. Slater described Manter as "the epitome of the quiet, competent, unassuming New
Englander." Manter was active in the community, leading Boy Scout troops and wartime scrap paper drives. He was nicknamed "Jed" by his closest friends. He was known for his knack,
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Manter, Jerauld (1970). "Interview of
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Tensa, Karen (August 2, 1990). "Jerauld Manter, 100; was UConn bird expert".
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