U.S.S. Albatross, laboratory journal, Philippine Island Expedition, 1907-1908, book # 1

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Abstract

This notebook contains more or less daily narrative entries on fish caught during the Philippine Expedition from 23 October 1907 to 12 August 1908. Entries discuss what types of fish were caught, tag numbers, ways the fish were caught, and will sometimes include surface density measurements, measurements of the specimens, and other types of information. Station numbers 4389-5298 are recorded in this notebook. Locations include but are not limited to the following locations in the Philippines: Grande Island, Bongao Island, Jolo Island, Mactan Island, and Lianga Bay.

Date Range

1907-1908

Start Date

Oct 23, 1907

End Date

Aug 12, 1908

Access Information

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Topic

Ichthyology

Place

  • Bongao Island
  • Mactan Island
  • Philippines
  • Lianga Bay
  • Jolo Island

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 97-026

Collection name

Journals, Maps, and Field Records, 1884-1910

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 1