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:

Botswana

South Africa

Date Range:

1965-1968

Start Date:

19650921

End Date:

19680611

Abstract:

The field catalog documents the specimen collecting of T. N. Liversedge for the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, September 21 - November 2, 1965; November 13, 1965 - June 11, 1968. Covered specimen numbers 100 - 4537 and HL1 - HL88. Entries are headed by date and locality (combination of county, region, distance from, sometimes latitude and longitude). They list specimen number, sex, name, USNM catalog number, 4 measurements, and weight. There are notes about some kept at "NMR". Locations include South Africa, Bechuanaland [Botswana]. At the end is a narrative entitled "Expedition to N.E. extension of Khalahari type habitat" in Botswana dated May 21 - June 10 (no year listed). Describes travel details, daily work, route, vegetation, specimens collected (type, quantity), weather, campsites, and collecting methods.

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.

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

See more records associated with this person:

Liversedge, Tim N.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5230