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Mearns, Edgar A. and Holzner, Frank X., Mexican Boundary Survey, 1892-1894

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Division of Mammals collection, Edgar Alexander Mearns Field Books, 1872 - 1893
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:
United States
Mexico
Huachuca Mountains
Arizona
California
Texas
Hancock
El Paso
Date Range:
1892-1894
Start Date:
1892
End Date:
1894
Abstract:
This catalog documents Edgar A. Mearns' and Frank X. Holzner's collecting during the Mexican Boundary Survey, 1892-1894. Entries include field number, date, name, sex and age, locality, measurements and remarks that include appearance, specimen preparation, some USNM catalog numbers. A subsequent list is organized with USNM number for skin and skull specimens. Locations include Mexico and United States. Locations include Lanora, Mexico; Range mountains, California; Hancock, El Paso, Texas; Quitobaquito, Huachuca mountains, Arizona.
Topic:
Mammalogy  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-263
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, Edgar Alexander Mearns Field Books, 1872 - 1893
See more records associated with this person:
Mearns, Edgar Alexander, 1856-1916
Holzner, Frank X.
See more records associated with this expedition:
United States-Mexican International Boundary Survey, 1891-1894
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3931