Lawrence, WIlliam H., North and South Korea, 1952
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PrintThe field book and notes include notes and specimen lists documenting William Lawrence's field work, 1952 as a member of the US Army Hemorrhagic Fever Team. Trapping was conducted in areas where outbreaks had occurred recently or possibly in the past, though not explicitly stated. The notebook includes accession number (non consecutive), species, locality (country, inhabited place), date, and habitat (terrain and vegetation). The lists are followed with detailed information about locality detailing map coordinates, description of terrain, vegetation, reason for troops present in area, nature of Hemorrhagic Fever outbreak, trapping method, types and quantities trapped. Details vary per entry. Some headings have no descriptions. Most mammals collected were types of rodents. In the back are notes about litter sizes of types of rodents listed by type (genus), location, listing date, and quantity. Loose notes discuss size and appearance of rodent teeth. Locations include Yŏnch’on, Chip-o-ri, Consong-ni, Toktun-ni, Kumhwa [Kŭmhwa], North Korea; Songu'ri [Songu-ri], South Korea.
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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. 12-255
Division of Mammals collection, William Hobart Lawrence Field Notes, 1952
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals