Altai Big Game Notes, 1912
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PrintThe big game notes documents Ned Hollister's collecting for the U.S. National Museum in the Altai mountain range bordering Mongolia and Russia, July 1-24, 1912. This was part of the Smithsonian-Harvard Expedition to the Altai Mountains, 1912. Entries are dated and describe observations and collecting of Ibex, sheep, and gazelle; terrain; fauna observed; campsites; collecting methods and challenges; vegetation; and detailed accounts of hunts. There are notes in the back of the notebook indexing types of animals. Locations include Demidoff's "Happy Valley".
1912
Jul 01, 1912
Jul 24, 1912
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.
Mammalogy
SIA Acc. 12-245
Division of Mammals collection, Ned Hollister Field Notes, 1910-1912
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals