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Field notes by William M. Mann, Fiji and British Solomon Islands, 1915-1916

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Abstract

The field book details collecting efforts and observations of the Solomon Islands and Fiji, while William Mann was collecting as a Sheldon Traveling Fellow. Entries appear to be chronological, but dates are not consistently given. The first several pages have been marked out, but are still legible. The book also includes lists of supplies, some hand-drawn sketches, list of expenses, addresses, and inserts.

Date Range

1915-1916

Start Date

1915

End Date

1916

Access Information

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Topic

  • Entomology
  • Entomologists

Place

  • Fiji
  • Malaita
  • Solomon Islands

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007293

Collection name

William M. Mann and Lucile Quarry Mann field books, 1914-1940

Physical Description

1 book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 7 Folder 6