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 11 (SIA Box 18) Folder 1

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Diary

Place:

Philippines

Benguet

Date Range:

1907

Start Date:

19070719

End Date:

19070804

Abstract:

This field book is volume 6 of 6 volumes. This volume contains notes Mearns took on bird and mammals observed and collected from 19 July to 4 August 1907 in the Philippines. Collector numbers include 6443 to 6542 (mammals) and 15350 to 15480 (birds). Measurements for mammal specimens are included. Localities include “Haight’s” in Benguet. A word list, possibly in a Philippine language, is included. Narrative notes on Brachypteryx, “one of the most elusive birds [Mearns has] met with”, and another species is included.

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_MODSI3393