Goldman, E. A., Panama, January 1912 - July 1912

Abstract

The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Panama, January 8 - July 3, 1912. Includes a partial, "not proofed" transcription by S. L. Olson, December 1990. Entries are dated and often headed with location. Subject matter covers travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation including travel on the S.S. Colon and Cana), weather, interactions with local inhabitants including colleagues, specimen collecting (bats), travel with Dr. Marsh to bat caves near Alhajuela [Alajuela], travel with other (multiple) colleagues, descriptions of vegetation (type including crops), terrain with estimated measurements or elevations / altitudes. Additional location information includes distances from towns and geological landmarks. Locations include the vicinity of Corozal, town of Cana, Mount Pirri [Cerro Pirri], and Boca de Cupe.

Date Range

1912

Start Date

Jan 08, 1912

End Date

Jul 03, 1912

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

• Cerro Pirre
• Panama
• Boca de Cupe

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