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 6

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Diary

Place:

Philippines

Malabang

Taraka

Camp Vicars

Date Range:

1904

Start Date:

19040330

End Date:

19040412

Abstract:

This dispatch book may be the source for some if not all of the carbon copied dispatches in “Dispatch book, March 30 - April 12, 1904” located in Box 11 (SIA Box 18) of the same collection. This book, however, contains some unique information not found in the other dispatch book bearing the same dates. This item includes original and some carbon copies of dispatches about the war, lists of birds and other animals observed, and other field notes from the Philippines. Collector numbers 13333 to 13340 and 13424 to 13434 are included. Localities include but are not limited to Camp Vicars, “Lake Lanao”, “Taraca River”, and Malabang.

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_MODSI3438