Collection name:

Leonhard Stejneger Papers, 1753, 1867-1943

Physical Description:

11 black-and-white photographs

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation:

Box 30 Folder 5

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Black-and-white photographs

Place:

Russia

Beringa, ostrov

Mednyy, Ostrov

Date Range:

1895

Start Date:

1895

End Date:

1895

Abstract:

These black and white photographs pertain to Stejneger's extensive study of the fur seals of the North Pacific-Bering Sea. Depicted in these photographs are rookeries, fur seals, fur sealing, and sled dogs. Locations depicted include North Rookery on Bering Island (officially Ostrov Beringa) and Copper Island (officially Ostrov Mednyy). A document entitled "List of Commander Island Negatives for Dr. Stejneger" dated May 24, 1895 and a photocopy of the document are also included. Photographs are undated. Some or all of these photographs may be published.

Topic:

Northern fur seal  Search this

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Accession #:

SIA RU007074

Access Information:

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Leonhard Stejneger Papers, 1753, 1867-1943

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Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI767