Journals: Natural History - Northwest Boundary Survey Zoology; Northwest Boundary Survey, May 2-August 31, 1860 (2 of 2) Search this
Collection name:
Caleb Burwell Rowan Kennerly Papers, 1855-1860
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 6
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Diary
Place:
Semiahmoo Bay
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Cascade Mountains
Seneacquoteen
United States
Date Range:
1860
Start Date:
18600502
End Date:
18600831
Abstract:
The journal records Caleb Kennerly's observations during May 2 - August 31, 1860 during his participation in the Northwest Boundary Survey, 1857-1861. Entries are chronological, headed by date, and are journal style. Details included more personal than in some other field books in collection. Information includes daily activities of the captain and Survey participants, destinations, weather, descriptions of specimens caught, methods of travel, issues with supplies and transport, and description of terrain. Locations mentioned include Sinyakwateen [Seneacquoteen], Idaho; Cascade Mountains; Oregon; Washington; and British Columbia. In the back is a list of medications left at intermediate stops and a map of their route, with notes.
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