Streator, Clark P., Alaska - Washington, July 1890 - November 1898

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Abstract

The field catalog documents the mammals collected by Clark P. Streator across the Canada, Mexico, and United States, July 10, 1890 - November 14, 1898. Pages are numbered. The volume includes multiple catalogs bound together, with pagination restarting with each catalog. Entries cover specimen number (1 - 5734), sex, name of species, locality (town, county, geological landmark, state), date, measurements (total length, tail vertebrae, hind foot), and remarks. Remarks include a combination of details like specimen characteristics (size, appearance, weight), specimen preparation, quantity of embryos, vegetation and terrain (i.e. in alfalfa field), altitude, if type or topotype, collecting method, and habitat. Locations include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Chihuahua, Coahuila, Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Date Range

1890-1898

Start Date

Jul 10, 1890

End Date

Nov 14, 1898

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

  • Canada
  • United States
  • Mexico

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