Howell, A. H., Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Virginia, February 1936 - April 1937

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Abstract

The field book documents A. H. Howell's field work in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Virginia, February 17, 1936 - April 27, 1937. Entries are dated, and describe travel details (destinations, times of day, mode of transportation), work with colleagues, specimens collecting (mammals), daily activities, weather, meetings with colleagues and local staff, terrain, and vegetation. Location description includes names of plantations and farms. Locations include the vicinity of Okeechobee, Pensacola, Ocala, Florida; coast of North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Date Range

1936-1937

Start Date

Feb 17, 1936

End Date

Apr 27, 1937

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

  • North Carolina
  • Pensacola
  • United States
  • Ocala
  • Massachusetts
  • Okeechobee
  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • Alabama
  • Virginia

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