Division of Mammals Collection, Antarctic Service Expedition, 1939-1941

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Description

These field catalogs, correspondence, and notes document specimens collected in the Antarctic near Palmer Land, 1939-1941 during the U.S. Antarctic Service Expedition (also known as Richard E. Byrd's Third Expedition). Data and field work were completed by Carl R. Eklund, M. J. Lobell, and Jack Perkins.

Date Range

1939-1941

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Mammalia
  • Animalia
  • Mammals

Place

  • Palmer Land
  • Antarctica

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-214

Extent

2 field books

Physical Location

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