Alaska, August 12 - September 7, 1881
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PrintThis field book documents Nelson's field research between Wrangell Island and Kotzebue Sound in Alaska between 12 August and 7 September 1881 on the ship Corwin during the so called "Corwin Expedition". During this time, Nelson was on general assignment to study the zoology of Alaska, as well as geology, meteorology, and ethnology. This notebook contains ethnological and natural history notes. Nelson describes the flora and fauna, particularly birds at Diomedes Island and seals at Wrangell Island, of the locations he visits. Other locations include but are not limited to "Plover Bay" and "Point Barrow". Weather conditions were recorded along with temperatures. Nelson includes sketches of various natural history and ethnological specimen, observations and locations. Coordinates and sketch of Clarks River is also included.
1881
Aug 12, 1881
Sep 07, 1881
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SIA RU007364
Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated
1 field book
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 12 Folder 7