Collection name:

Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

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:

Senegal

Gambia

Date Range:

1965-1966

Start Date:

19651028

End Date:

19660729

Abstract:

The journal documents Dean E. Harvey's field work in Senegal and Gambia as part of the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, October 28, 1965 - July 29, 1966. Pages are numbered (1 - 76). Entries are headed with date and location (combination of town, location, country, distance from). Narrative describes travel details (campsites, arrangements) daily activities and times of day, habitat, vegetation (including crops), collecting methods (type and quantity), specimens collected (type and quantity, includes insects [ectoparasites] and lizards), temperature (maximum and minimum), weather, relative humidity, interactions with local inhabitants, specimen preparation, and observed wildlife (including snakes).

Topic:

Mammalogy  Search this

Entomology  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-444

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, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

See more records associated with this person:

Harvey, Dean E.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5070