Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993
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:
Panama
Venezuela
Distrito Federal
Date Range:
1960
Start Date:
19600315
End Date:
19600414
Abstract:
The journal documents the mammal collecting of C. O. Handley in Panama and Venezuela, March 15 - April 14, 1960. Entries are dated and headed with location. Makes note that collector traveled with Daniel I. Rhymer. They cover travel details, terrain (including elevation), work with colleagues, vegetation, specimens collected (sometimes as lists with scientific names and quantities, including live catches), habitats (sometimes defined by elevation), and collecting method (type, quantity, location). There is a table of information listing specimen types, listing preparation and site. Locations include Biological stations. Sites include but are not limited to Rancho Grande and Caracas [Distrito Federal], Venezuela.
