Collection name:

Alexander Wetmore Field Books, 1894-1975, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

United States

Panama

England

Netherlands Antilles

Turkey

Greece

Netherlands

British Virgin Islands

Tortola

Date Range:

1966-1972

Start Date:

19660117

End Date:

19721206

Abstract:

This item consists of a field journal detailing Alexander Wetmore's field work on birds from 1966-1972. Dated entries consist of accounts of hunting and collecting specimens, as well as behavioral observations, travel details, and daily activity. Localities include but are not limited to Panama, England, the Netherlands Antilles, Turkey, Greece, the Netherlands, Philadelphia, Boston, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Field notes from Tortola follow the journal entries, and are generally organized by species. Entries may include date, species name, sex, activities, and specific location observed.

Topic:

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Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-331

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:

Alexander Wetmore Field Books, 1894-1975, from the Division of Birds

See more records associated with this person:

Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5269