George E. Watson Field Books from the Division of Birds, 1965-1966

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Description

This collection contains three items by George E. Watson, originally maintained by the Division of Birds. The items consist of field catalogs documenting specimens collected in such locales as Greece, Antarctica, the Weddell Sea, the South Shetland Islands, the South Orkney Islands, and Anvers Island. They also include preparation flow sheets with instructions for dealing with some of these specimens. Some of this material is from the 1966 USCGC Eastwind Expedition with J. Phillip Angle, and the items cover the years 1965-1966.

Date Range

1965-1966

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

  • Greece
  • Weddell Sea
  • South Shetland Islands
  • Anvers Island
  • Antarctica
  • South Orkney Islands

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-329

Extent

3 field books

Physical Location

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