Stuart T. Danforth Field Notes, 1915-1938, from the Division of Birds

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Description

This collection contains 5 boxes and 2 field books by Stuart T. Danforth, originally maintained by the National Museum of Natural History, Division of Birds. The field books consist of an egg and a bird collection list, while the boxes contain index cards representing bird species and specimens observed and collected by Danforth. Dates for this collection range from 1915-1938 and localities include but are not limited to the United States, Puerto Rico, Grenada, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Haiti, Cuba, and other islands in the Caribbean. Information present in this collection includes species name, sex, date, specific locality, and additional notes on bird observation.

Date Range

1915-1938

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
  • Animalia
  • Birds

Place

  • Haiti
  • Puerto Rico
  • United States
  • Saba
  • Saint Vincent
  • Grenedines
  • Grenada
  • Costa Rica
  • Venezuela
  • Cuba
  • Barbados
  • Dominican Republic
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Virgin Islands of the United States
  • Saint Kitts

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-287

Extent

5 boxes, 2 field books

Physical Location

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