Howell, A. H., Missouri, June 1903 - October 1903

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Abstract

The field book documents A. H. Howell's field work in Missouri, June - October 1903. Entries are dated and covers travel details (routes, times of day, modes of travel, accommodations), daily activities, terrain (elevation)and vegetation seen enroute, soil composition, wildlife observed (birds, mammals), interactions with local inhabitants, observations of communities visited, specimens collected, and weather. Details include type, sex, quantity. Additional location information includes geological landmarks and names of ranches. Much of the notebook is blank. Locations include the vicinity of Kansas City, Washburn, and Miami.

Date Range

1903

Start Date

May 31, 1903

End Date

Dec 31, 1902

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

  • United States
  • Missouri
  • Washburn
  • Miami

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