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 2

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Ethiopia

Awash

Ādīs Ābeba

Date Range:

1911-1912

Start Date:

19111213

End Date:

19120321

Abstract:

Field notes on birds Mearns saw (and some possibly collected) in Ethiopia from 26 December 1911 to 13 February 1912. Birds of Adis Ababa (Ādīs Ābeba) from 26 December 1911 to 7 January 1912 and Hawash (Awash) River from 26 January to 13 February 1912 are noted here. Notes remark on abundance and commonality of the birds. An itinerary for Mearns travels from 13 December 1911 to 21 March 1912 is also included.

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_MODSI3731