Catalog of fishes and mammals, Point Barrow Polar Expedition, 1881-1883
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PrintThis field book contains John Murdoch's catalogue on fishes and mammals made by the Point Barrow Polar Expedition, 1881-1883. Collections are from Alaska (possibly near Point Barrow) between approximately 10 February 1882 to 16 September 1883. Catalogue contains specimen number, binomial, name in another language (possibly Iñupiaq), date, and a second set of numbers abbreviated "mt". Fish specimen are recorded on pages 1 and 2 with numbers ranging from 576 to 1769. Mammal specimen are recorded on pages 65-72 with numbers ranging from 509-1541. These also include weight of the specimen.
1882-1883
Feb 10, 1881
Sep 16, 1883
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SIA RU007203
John Murdoch journals, 1881-1883
1 field book
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 1 Folder 3