Foster D. Smith Field Books from the Division of Birds

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Print
 

Description

This collection contains 3 field books by Foster D. Smith, originally maintained by the Division of Birds. Field books are bird specimen lists documenting Smith's collecting in Venezuela from 1944-1953. Information provided in dated entries may include common name, locality, sex, terrain at collection site, stomach contents, and physical coloration and description. Collection numbers are present, as well as a map.

Date Range

1944-1953

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

Venezuela

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-472

Extent

3 field books

Physical Location

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