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Alaska collection, bird skins and eggs, 1877-81

Catalog Data

Alternate Title:
Edward Wm Nelson 4  Search this
Collection name:
Edward William Nelson Field Notes, 1869-1886, from the Division of Birds
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation:
Box 16
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
Alaska
Saint Michael
Unalaska
Date Range:
1877-1881
Start Date:
18770515
End Date:
18810615
Abstract:
Catalog of bird skins and eggs Nelson collected in Alaska from 15 May 1877 to 15 June 1881. Catalog records number, scientific name, sex, locality, sometimes age, quantity (for eggs), and date. Localities include Saint Michael and Unalaska. Number for skins are 1-1981; numbers for the eggs are from 1-391.
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-320
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:
Edward William Nelson Field Notes, 1869-1886, from the Division of Birds
See more records associated with this person:
Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI4887