Goldman, E. A., Arizona (Kaibab) (trip with investigative committee), August 1924 - September 1924

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Abstract

The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Arizona, August 11 - September 9, 1924. Entries are dated and describe travel conducted with investigative committee studying conditions affecting deer in Kaibab National Forest. Subject matter covers travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation), interactions with officials and local staff (with summaries of their observations of wildlife and locations), terrain and vegetation (type, with scientific name), observed wildlife (mammals including deer), forage conditions, and daily activities. In entries are headings for wildlife (birds, mammals) followed by descriptions. Includes deer counts per date. Additional location information includes geological landmarks, trails, and ranches. Locations include the vicinity of Parissawampitts Spring and Grand Canyon.

Date Range

1924

Start Date

Aug 11, 1924

End Date

Sep 09, 1924

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
  • Mammalogy
  • Ornithology

Place

  • United States
  • Grand Canyon
  • Kaibab National Forest
  • Parissawampitts Spring
  • 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