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Alternate Title:
Private journal, July 25 to Aug 11, 1881, Icy Cape to Wrangel Land  Search this
Collection name:
Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 12 Folder 6
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Diary
Illustrations
Place:
United States
Alaska
Cape lisburne
Icy Cape
Wrangell Island
Date Range:
1881
Start Date:
18810725
End Date:
18810811
Abstract:
This field book documents Nelson's field research between Icy Cape and Wrangell Island in Alaska between 25 July and 11 August 1881 on the ship Corwin during the so called "Corwin Expedition". During this time, Nelson was on general assignment to study the zoology of Alaska, as well as geology, meteorology, and ethnology. This notebook contains ethnological, geological, and zoological notes. Birds, walruses (at "Plover Bay"), measurements of a polar bear, and descriptions of other animals are included. Weather conditions were recorded along with temperatures. Sketches of locations and ethnological artifacts are also included.
Topic:
Ethnology--Alaska  Search this
Zoology--Alaska  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU007364
Access Information:
Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.
See more records from this collection:
Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated
See more records associated with this person:
Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934
See more records associated with this expedition:
Corwin Expedition, 1881
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI1799