Howell, A. H., Florida, January 1918 - June 1918

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Abstract

The field book documents A. H. Howell's field work in Florida, January 8 - June 30, 1918, while he was assistant biologist of the US Biological Survey. Entries are dated and describe travel details (destinations, times of day, accommodations, mode of transportation), visits with colleagues at institutions, work and interactions with local staff and individuals, specimens collected (includes birds, mammals, plants), photographs taken, daily work, and habitat. Collecting locations include Royal Palm Hammock, Arcadia, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and Pinellas Peninsula, Florida.

Date Range

1918

Start Date

Jan 08, 1918

End Date

Jun 30, 1918

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
  • Plants
  • Ornithology
  • Botany

Place

  • Pinellas
  • Arcadia
  • United States
  • Royal Palm Hammock
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach
  • Florida

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