Correspondence: Smithsonian-Chrysler Expedition to East Africa, 1926 Search this
Collection name:
William M. Mann and Lucile Quarry Mann field books, 1914-1940
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 6 Folder 5
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Correspondence
Place:
Tanzania
Date Range:
1926
Start Date:
19260100
End Date:
19260300
Abstract:
The correspondence is composed of letters, telegrams, and proposals that detail the organization and implementation of the Smithsonian-Chrysler Expedition to East Africa. Documents discuss budget, publicity, staffing, licensing, suggested travel routes, expected costs, and proposed list of animals to collect. Included is a map with anticipated travel route highlighted.
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