Bailey, V. O., Oregon, June 1927 - August 1927

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Abstract

The journal and loose notes document Vernon Orlando Bailey's fieldwork in Oregon, June 23 - August 25, 1927. He was biologist and chief field naturalist for the Biological Survey. Entries are dated and describes travel via Nevada (destinations, times of day, distances, mode of travel), terrain (caves and mountains), vegetation, ranches visited, plants and life zones, weather, list of mammals for location, and meetings with rangers. Loose sheets include lists of plants for Prospect and Medford. Locations include geological landmarks. Locations include Prineville, Oregon; Ashland, Rogue River valley; Klamath Falls.

Date Range

1927

Start Date

Jun 23, 1927

End Date

Aug 25, 1927

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
  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Oregon
  • Klamath Falls
  • United States
  • Prineville
  • Prospect
  • Rogue
  • Medford
  • Ashland

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-443

Collection name

Mammal Section, Bird and Mammal Labs, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior, Division of Mammals

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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