Fisher, A. K., Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, July 1909 - October 1909

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Abstract

The field book documents the field work of A. K. Fisher in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, July 19 - October 8, 1909. Entries are dated and locations are noted on the left hand pages of notebook. Subject matter covers travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation), daily activities, interactions with local officials, lists of birds view per location, and wildlife interactions with local crops (alfalfa). Additional location information includes names of land owners and ranches. Locations include Gallup, New Mexico; Willcox, Tucson, Phoenix, Yuma, Arizona; Los Angeles, California.

Date Range

1909

Start Date

Jul 19, 1909

End Date

Oct 08, 1909

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

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Oregon
  • Gallup
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • Willcox
  • Tucson
  • Phoenix
  • Yuma
  • California
  • Arizona

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