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 10 (SIA Box 17) Folder 14

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Diary

Place:

Philippines

United States

New York

Ohio

Circleville

Japan

Nagasaki

Plattsburgh

Manila

Mogi

Date Range:

1904-1905

Start Date:

19040915

End Date:

19050102

Abstract:

This field book contains notes on birds Mearns observed or collected on his return trip from the Philippines and notes on birds and mammals observed in various localities in the United States shortly after returning from his trip. Entries range in date from around 15 September to 13 October 1904 and 19 November to 2 January 1905. Only collector number 13737, for a bird collected at sea, is included. Localities en route from the Philippines include Manila, Nagasaki, and Mogi. Brief notes during this period remark on crabs and shells collected. United States localities include Romero (state?), Circleville (OH), and Plattsburg [sic] (NY). Sketch of a bird included.

Topic:

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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_MODSI3335