Peters, James Lee, Alabama - South Carolina, April 1914 - June 1916

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Abstract

The field catalog documents the mammals collected by James Lee Peters in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, April 20, 1914 - June 27, 1916. A portion of the notebook is blank. Entries cover USNM catalog number (non consecutive), specimen number (1 - 367), sex, name (scientific), locality (state, landmarks including structures and geological, town), date, measurements (3 types), and remarks. Remarks are a combination of details including additional location information (distance from landmarks, county), specimen preparation, whether type, altitude, and notes on specimen notes.

Date Range

1914-1916

Start Date

Apr 20, 1914

End Date

Jun 27, 1916

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
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • Massachusetts
  • Georgia
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Arizona
  • South Carolina

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