Robert W. Williams Field Books, 1876-1922

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Summary

This collection contains two field books by Robert W. Williams, originally maintained by the Division of Birds. They are two volumes of a bird egg collection specimen list, with entries ranging from 1876-1922 and field numbers ranging from 1-461. Localities include but are not limited to Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Utah, Colorado, California, and Alaska. Dated entries include such information as locality, nest location, species, and other relevant information. Some sketches are included, as well as a typed index to volume one.

Subject

Williams, Robert W

Notes

For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Unarranged

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1876
  • 1876-1922

Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Form/Genre

  • Field notes
  • Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 12-480

Physical description

0.22 cu. ft. (0.22 non-standard size boxes)

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