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 18 (SIA Box 25) Folder 1

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Djibouti

Ethiopia

Dirē Dawa

Uganda

Rhino Camp

Date Range:

1910, 1911

Start Date:

19100129

End Date:

19111127

Abstract:

Field notes from the Childs Frick Expedition and the Smithsonian African Expedition. Childs Frick Expedition notes include supply lists, expenses, and lists of birds collected from 1 to 27 November 1911. Includes an itinerary, 28 October to 25 November 1911 (Washington, D.C., to Dire Daoua). Localities include Djibouti and Dire Daoua (Dirē Dawa). Smithsonian African Expedition notes include notes on crocodile and birds eggs (measurements included) from 29-31 January 1910 in Rhino Camp.

Topic:

Ornithology  Search this

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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

See more records associated with this expedition:

Childs Frick Abyssinian Expedition

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3730