Field notes, volume 2, #325-#513

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Abstract

This is volume 2 of a field book detailing bird, egg, and nest observation and collecting by S. F. Blake from 1907-1959. The notebook is generally organized by species, often with multiple dated entries under each species heading. Entries may include locality, sex, measurements, time of day, situation, and other general observations. Birds are usually observed but some specimens are collected, with collection numbers present. Localities include but are not limited to Texas, Maryland, Florida, California, and the District of Columbia. Species headings are numbered 325-513. There are some newspaper clippings present.

Date Range

1907-1959

Start Date

1907

End Date

1959

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.

Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • District of Columbia
  • United States
  • Texas
  • California
  • Florida
  • Maryland

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Clippings (information artifacts)

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-572

Collection name

Sidney Fay Blake 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 41