Collection name:

Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Sublocation:

Box 7 (SIA Box 14) Folder 14

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

United States

Minnesota

Crookston

Hallock

Middle River

Tamarack Creek

Date Range:

1891

Start Date:

18911105

End Date:

18911122

Abstract:

This field book contains notes Mearns took from 5-22 November 1891 (dates in title are inaccurate) during his travels from Crookston to Hallock, Minnesota (trip from Saint Paul, Minnesota, near Fort Snelling to Hallock). Mearns describes birds seen during this trip and includes notes on birds collected (7517-7524). Notes and measurements of moose and sorax specimens are also included, as is a letter from E. Hillenbrand to Mearns (January 11, 1892). Localities include Tamarack Creek and Middle River.

Topic:

Ornithology  Search this

Mammalogy  Search this

Accession #:

SIA RU007083

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 from this collection:

Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated

See more records associated with this person:

Mearns, Edgar Alexander, 1856-1916

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3187