Collection name:

Watson M. Perrygo Field Books from the Division of Birds

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

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

Sublocation:

Box 21

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

United States

West Virginia

Date Range:

1936

Start Date:

19360416

End Date:

19360710

Abstract:

This field book is the daily journal of Watson M. Perrygo detailing his field work on birds in West Virginia from April 16th - July 10th, 1936. Dated entries include accounts of trapping and collecting specimens, as well as travel details and daily activity. Information present may include times, weather conditions, specific localities, altitudes, and numbers of different specimens collected. There is some information on mammals as well.

Topic:

Ornithology  Search this

Mammalogy  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-334

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:

Watson M. Perrygo Field Books from the Division of Birds

See more records associated with this person:

Perrygo, Watson M., 1906-1984

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5310