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Miller, Gerrit S., Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 1889

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Division of Mammals, Gerrit S. Miller Field Notes, 1886 - 1937
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
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Chatham
Providence
Date Range:
1889
Start Date:
18890215
End Date:
18890713
Abstract:
The field book documents Gerrit S. Miller's collecting in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, February 15 -July 13, 1889. Entries describe observations of flocks and individual birds in their habitats. Notations in the margin indicate type described in entry. Entries vary in length and detail. Some only include collecting information, type, sex, method collected. Others are detailed entries of observations with field numbers listed in the text. Locations include the vicinity of Chatham, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island.
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-265
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, Gerrit S. Miller Field Notes, 1886 - 1937
See more records associated with this person:
Miller, Gerrit S. (Gerrit Smith), 1869-1956
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3974