Edmund Heller, Guatemala, 1905 journal (partial)

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Abstract

The journal documents Edmund Heller's field work in Guatemala, 1905. Entries are interspersed through out the notebook, and not consecutive. Entries describe locations, daily activities, travel details (destinations, accommodations, food), animals observed (type not legible), abundance, and habitat. There is an itinerary in the back, listing locations between departure from Chicago July 2 to Golconda (?) and back on the 25th. Loose inserts contain copy of first entry in notebook. Locations include Puerto Barrios.

Date Range

1905

Start Date

1905

End Date

1905

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

Topic

Mammalogy

Place

  • Guatemala
  • Puerto Barrios

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-212

Collection name

Division of Mammals collection, Edmund Heller Field Books, 1898-1915

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals