Harry Stephen Ladd Papers, circa 1915-1982 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 3 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Fiji
Date Range:
1934
Start Date:
19340628
End Date:
19340718
Abstract:
The notebook is the first of two volumes, and documents H. S. Ladd's work in Fiji during June 28 - July 18, 1934. Pages are numbered (1 - 108). Entries are dated and headed with location. They are written in the format of a series of letters to Edward (no last name listed), describing observations of the reefs and inland sites, weather, daily work, extensive descriptions of interactions with local inhabitants and colleagues (Willy, last name note indicated), shells collected, and sites where field work was completed.
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