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Catalogue of the collection of Louis di Zerega Mearns, 1891-1903

Catalog Data

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 20 (SIA Box 27) Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
Fort Clark
Texas
Fort Adams
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Green
New York
Date Range:
1891-1903
Start Date:
1891
End Date:
1903
Abstract:
List of 238 mammals collected in various locations between 1891 and 1903. Includes locations and sometimes measurements, references to collections containing the species, and common name. Localities include but are not limited to Fort Adam (Rhode Island), Fort Snelling (Minnesota), Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming), and Green County (New York). Also includes list of 289 birds from various locations collected between 1896 and 1903. Localities include but are not limited to many of the same localities listed above, and Fort Clark, Texas. Two reptiles are listed from 1899 and 1900, both from Fort Adam, RI. Additional notes about birds skins inserted. Also includes a Photograph of Louis Mearns.
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Mammalogy  Search this
Herpetology  Search this
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, Louis di Zerega
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3760