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:

Benin

Ghana

Côte d'Ivoire

Togo

Date Range:

1968-1969

Start Date:

19680108

End Date:

19690522

Abstract:

The journal documents J. W. LeDuc's field work in Dahomey [Benin] as part of the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, January 8, 1968 - May 22, 1969. Pages are numbered (156 - 317). Entries are dated, sometimes headed with locality (combination of region, latitude and longitude, country). Content describes daily activities and time of day, travel details (arrangements, supplies, accommodations, campsites), specimens collected (type and quantity), collecting method (type and quantity), observed flora and fauna, Locations include regions: Atacora, Borgou, Central, Eastern, Mono, Dahomey [Benin]; Regions of Maritime, Savanna, Togo; Eastern, Volta, Ghana; Ivory Coast [Côte d'Ivoire].

Topic:

Mammalogy  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:

LeDuc, James W.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5121