Collection name:

Division of Mammals collection, Edmund Heller Field Books, 1898-1915

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

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

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Kenya

Ilkaputiei

Ewaso Ng’iro

Algeria

Kirinyaga

Sudan

Mongalla

Date Range:

1909-1910

Start Date:

1909

End Date:

1910

Abstract:

The field book documents Edmund Heller's field work during the Smithsonian African Expedition, 1909-1910. Includes the original map that is copied in another folder. The field book includes an diagram of an animal with abbreviations referring to types of measurements recorded in field book lists. These include 9 different measurements of animals. The specimen lists include USNM catalog number, field number, type, sex, location collected, date, and additional measurements (4 types). Location information varies in format, sometimes refers to geographical locations, individual farms, or countries. Includes a typed, loose insert of mammals collected for the Smithsonian. Locations include but are not limited to Kapiti Plains [Ilkaputiei], Guaso Nijiro [Ewaso Ng’iro], Algeria, Mount Kenia [Kirinyaga], Mongalla.

Topic:

Mammalogy  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-212

Access Information:

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

See more records from this collection:

Division of Mammals collection, Edmund Heller Field Books, 1898-1915

See more records associated with this person:

Heller, Edmund, 1875-1939

See more records associated with this expedition:

Smithsonian African Expedition (1909)

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3518