Collection name:

Mammal Section, Bird and Mammal Labs, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior, Division of Mammals

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

Sketches

Place:

United States

Montana

Date Range:

1917

Start Date:

19170701

End Date:

19170831

Abstract:

The journal documents Vernon Orlando Bailey's fieldwork in Glacier Park, Montana, July 1 - August 31, 1917, for the Biological Survey. Entries are dated and describe travel details (destinations, times of day, mode of travel, campsites), vegetation (including crops and life zones), lists of plants observed per location, specimen collecting and preparation, and observations of mammals and birds. Many locations are identified by geological landmarks. Includes a sketch of an animals' tunnel system.

Topic:

Mammalogy  Search this

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Botany  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-443

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:

Mammal Section, Bird and Mammal Labs, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior, Division of Mammals

See more records associated with this person:

Bailey, Vernon, 1864-1942

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI4227