Bailey, V. O., Arizona, Mexico, July 1889 - November 1889
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Download IIIF ManifestRequest permissionsDownload image PrintThe journal documents Vernon Orlando Bailey's collecting of mammal, plant, and bird specimens in Arizona and Mexico, July 26 - November 14, 1889. Entries are dated and detail collecting activities and travel details. Sometimes location information is listed at the beginning of entries. Details include accommodations, travel, daily activities and time of day, distances, type and quantity of specimens collected per day, weather, temperature, sometimes barometric readings or altitudes, terrain, vegetation (types of trees), observed lava beds in Arizona, interactions with customs officials entering Mexico,and expenses. Bailey mentions working with Dr. Stejneger at Fort Huadusa (?). Locations are sometimes listed with name of ranch. Locations include Flagstaff, Arizona; O'Leary Peak; Fort Maroni (?); Santa Rita mountains; Nogales, Guaymas, Caibo, Sonora River valley, Mexico.
1889
Jul 26, 1889
Nov 14, 1889
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.
SIA Acc. 12-443
Mammal Section, Bird and Mammal Labs, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior, Division of Mammals
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals