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 14 (SIA Box 21) Folder 25

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Diary

Itineraries

Place:

Philippines

Japan

Nagasaki

Manila

Mogi

United States

California

San Francisco

Date Range:

1904

Start Date:

19040915

End Date:

19041016

Abstract:

This item includes a nine page account of Mearns's trip from Manila to San Francisco from 15 September to 16 October 1904. During this trip, Mearns observes specimens at sea and at the various ports he visits. Notes focus on birds observed but also mention fish and sea serpents, frog, mollusk, and crab specimens observed at Mogi, Japan, and birds observed throughout his trip. Localities include but are not limited to Nagasaki, Swan Island, and Formosa. Collector number 13737 (bird) is noted with measurements. Includes a sketch of a bird head.

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_MODSI3547