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
Place:
United States
California
Inyo Mountains
Saline Valley
White Mountains
Kern River
Yosemite Valley
Wawona
Date Range:
1891
Start Date:
18910624
End Date:
18910930
Abstract:
The field book documents E. W. Nelson's field work in California in June 24 - September 30, 1891. Entries are dated and describe daily activities and times of day, observations of terrain (elevation) and vegetation (types listed with common or scientific name), hired local staff, specimen collecting, observed flora and fauna (sometimes listed with elevation), nests, and descriptions of areas around campsites. Some location names may be in local "Indian" language. There are lists of birds and plants seen per location with descriptions of abundance or habitat. Locations include Inyo mountains, Saline Valley, White mountains, head of San Joaquin, Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Kern River.
