Diary from 16th Aug. 1944 till 8th Aug. 1946, vol. 15

Creator

Stelfox, Arthur Wilson, 1883-1972

Alternate Title

Diary of hymenoptera, other insects, plants, etc. seen or taken by A. W. Stelfox, 1921-1965

Abstract

This field book contains field notes of collections Stelfox made from 16 August 1944 to 8 August 1946 in Ireland. A note on the title page reads "Kerry trip May-June 1946 in next volume". Most specimens collected were insects, primarily hymenoptera. Other types of specimens may have been collected. Notes on botanical specimens observed and possibly collected are also included. Stelfox lists the name of the specimen, date collected, sex, quantity, sometimes remarks on the weather, location, sometimes specific type of environment, sometimes remarks about which specimens he would like to collect, sometimes additional information. Localities include, but are not limited to Glenasmole, Athdown, Royal Canal, Rye Water, Phoenix Park, Merrion Square, and Bellina. 'R.C.L.P' following a name signifies that specimen were seen and verified by D. R. C. L. Perkins, F.R.S. A photograph of Glen of Aherlow, Galtee Mountains (west end and centre), Co. Tipperary taken by the Irish Tourist Association, Inc and miscellaneous notes are inserted at the title page. A small sketched map of Killiney Bay and notes of specimens collected by Philip Harwood are inserted at page 76.

Date Range

1944-1946

Start Date

Aug 16, 1944

End Date

Aug 08, 1946

Access Information

Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.

Topic

• Hymenoptera
• Entomology

Place

• Glenasmole Lodge
• Royal Canal
• Athdown
• Phoenix Park
• Rye Water
• Bellina
• Republic of Ireland

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Black-and-white photographs
• Diary

Accession #

SIA RU007379

Collection name

Arthur Wilson Stelfox papers, 1904-1967

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 15