Mexico, December 27, 1893 - February 2, 1894
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This field book documents Nelson's exploration of Amecameca, Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl, and Orizaba (currently known as Citlaltépetl) in Mexico between 27 December 1893 and 2 February 1894. Mexico City is also briefly noted. Nelson's daily notes are written in the narrative style and describe the flora and fauna, particularly birds and small mammals, of the areas explored. Includes some taxonomic names. Examples of specimen observed or collected include volcano rabbits, voles, coffee, tobacco, ducks, and sparrows. Descriptions of other specimen are also included. A significant portion of these notes describe the geology of mountains, particularly glaciers and boulders as seen in one of Nelson's sketches. Nelson occasionally includes weather conditions, temperatures, and elevations / altitude. Nelson occasionally describes city life and includes an anecdote about the tensions between "natives" and Americans in some areas.
Date Range
1893-1894
Start Date
Dec 27, 1893
End Date
Feb 02, 1894
Access Information
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Topic
- Animals
- Mammalogists
- Birds
- Mammalogy
- Plants
- Botany
- Ornithologists
- Ornithology
Place
- Popocatépetl, Volcán
- Amecameca
- Iztaccíhuatl, Volcán
- Citlaltépetl, Volcán
- Mexico
Form/Genre
- Fieldbook record
- Field notes
- Diary
Accession #
SIA RU007364
Collection name
Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated
Physical Description
1 field book
Physical Location
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation
Box 13 Folder 7