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Robert E. Elbel Field Notes, 1953-1955, from the Division of Birds

Catalog Data

Extent:
5 field books
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Record type:
Collection record
Place:
Thailand
Laos
Date Range:
1952-1955
Description:
This collection contains three folders of field notes created by Robert E. Elbel, originally maintained by the National Museum of Natural History, Division of Birds. One folder of notes is missing. The remaining field notes document birds collected in Thailand from 1952-1955. Notes are mostly in Thai, except for scientific names and some dates. Some specimens from Laos are also recorded. Also included are two rolls of microfilm. One roll is likely a copy of the two folders of field notes. The other roll of film is possibly a copy of the missing notes. Elbel also collected mammals during this trip. See SIA Acc. 12-238 for information on mammal field notes from Elbel during this trip.
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Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-290
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
See more records associated with this collector:
Elbel, Robert E.
See more records from this field book collection:
Robert E. Elbel Field Notes, 1953-1955, from the Division of Birds
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_coll_NCDC329