Goldman, E. A., New Mexico, June 1909 - December 1909

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Abstract

The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in New Mexico, June 6 - December 3, 1909. Entries are dated often headed with location. Subject matter describes travel details (destinations, time of day, distances, mode of transportation, campsites), terrain and vegetation (life zones), daily work, notes about experiments of poisons for prairie dogs, work with Dr. Fisher, and collecting methods. Location descriptions include geological landmarks and names of ranches. Most of the notebook is blank. Locations include Mountain Sedgwick, Thoreau, Socorro, and Las Cruces.

Date Range

1909

Start Date

Jun 06, 1909

End Date

Dec 03, 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

Mammalogy

Place

  • Mountain Sedgwick
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • Thoreau

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