Mearns, Edgar A. and Holzner, Frank X., Mexican Boundary Survey, 1892-1894

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Abstract

This catalog documents Edgar A. Mearns' and Frank X. Holzner's collecting during the Mexican Boundary Survey, 1892-1894. Entries include field number, date, name, sex and age, locality, measurements and remarks that include appearance, specimen preparation, some USNM catalog numbers. A subsequent list is organized with USNM number for skin and skull specimens. Locations include Mexico and United States. Locations include Lanora, Mexico; Range mountains, California; Hancock, El Paso, Texas; Quitobaquito, Huachuca mountains, Arizona.

Date Range

1892-1894

Start Date

1892

End Date

1894

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

  • Huachuca Mountains
  • El Paso
  • United States
  • Texas
  • Mexico
  • Hancock
  • California
  • Arizona

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-263

Collection name

Division of Mammals collection, Edgar Alexander Mearns Field Books, 1872 - 1893

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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