Journal of the Natural History of the Expedition conducted by Brig. General George A. Crook, Whipple Barracks, Prescott, to San Carlos Indian Agency, October 1-October 27, 1884
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PrintMearns's journal from the natural history expedition made by Brigadier General George A. Cook in Arizona. Although notes are out of order, they cover the period between 2-27 October 1884 and collector numbers for birds 3364-3470 (approximate range). Mearns records birds seen and collected, mammals seen, and the vegetation of locations traversed in this volume. Localities include but are not limited to Fossil Creek Canyon, Fort Verde (Camp Verde), Coyote Springs, Fort Apache, Ash Creek, and Gila River. Undated notes on the first few pages of this volume related to bird migration.
1884
Oct 01, 1884
Oct 27, 1884
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SIA RU007083
Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Box 5 (SIA Box 12) Folder 2