Philip Strong Humphrey Field Notes, 1963-1973, from the Division of Birds

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Description

This collection contains 24 field books, 4 folders, 2 boxes, and 1 map by Philip Strong Humphrey, originally maintained by the Division of Birds. Dates for this material range from 1963-1973 and localities include but may not be limited to areas within Brazil such as Belem, Bahia, Para, Amapa, Rio Amapari, and Serra do Navio. Items within this collection relate to Humphrey's field work with birds, with many of them consisting of specimen lists with ranges of collection numbers and relevant specimen data. Also present within these lists are some mammal, reptile, and amphibian specimen information. Some lists are in Portuguese and are credited as the field notes of Emilio Dente, and Geraldo Pereira da Silva. There are occasional sketches, a map, and some later correspondence relating to Humphrey's collection, as well as 2 boxes of 5"x7" cards with field notes.

Date Range

1963-1973

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

  • Aves
  • Mammalia
  • Reptilia
  • Amphibia
  • Animalia
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians

Place

  • Amapá
  • Pará
  • Brazil
  • Serra do Navio
  • Belém
  • Amapari
  • Bahia

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-575

Extent

31 items

Physical Location

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