Field notes, itineraries, bird specimens, and mammals collected from the southern Philippine islands, Palmas Island, Celebes and Basilan Expeditions, and Zamboanga, January 3-February 11, 1906
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PrintThis field book contains itineraries, camp lists, specimen lists, and diary entries, pertaining to Mearns's collecting activities in the Philippines between 3 January and 11 February 1906. One itinerary provides the details of a trip to the southern Philippine Islands, 3-10 January 1906. Specimen lists include “Birds collected on Palmas Islands, Celebes and Basilan expeditions”, collector number 13887-13947, and “Mammals collected on Palmas Islands, Celebes”, collector numbers 6019-6036. Localities include but are not limited to Palmas Island (currently Palau Miangas in Indonesia), Zamboanga, Isabella [sic], and Camps 1-9. A list of camps is provided after the last journal entry. Some local names of birds are provided.
1906
Jan 03, 1906
Feb 11, 1906
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
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 10 (SIA Box 17) Folder 18