Marshall, Joe T., Jr., Marshall Islands, 1950

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Abstract

The specimen catalog and notes document Joe T. Marshall, Jr's collecting in the Marshall Islands, 1950, for the US National Museum. The information includes USNM catalog number (non consecutive), field number, sex, type, measurements (up to 4 types), habitat, and locality. Lists are headed with locations: Arno and Majuro Atoll. Notes have dated entries about porpoises, with illustrations. These describe appearance, behaviors, and measurements.

Date Range

1950

Start Date

1950

End Date

1950

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

  • Majuro
  • Marshall Islands
  • Arno

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-261

Collection name

Division of Mammals collection, Joe T. Marshall Field Notes, 1950

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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