Watson - Angle 1966 Antarctic "Eastwind" cruise catalog and preparation sheets

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Abstract

This field book contains a field catalog of dated entries from George E. Watson and J. Phillip Angle. The entries range from December 1965 through February 1966 and include localities such as the Weddell Sea and Anvers Island in Antarctica, and the South Shetland Islands, among others. Specimen information documented includes physical description, weight, and locality as well as condition of specimen recovered. Some USNM numbers are included and collector numbers range from 197320 - 197679.

Date Range

1965-1966

Start Date

Dec 29, 1965

End Date

Feb 19, 1966

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Weddell Sea
  • South Shetland Islands
  • Anvers Island
  • Antarctica

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-329

Collection name

George E. Watson Field Books from the Division of Birds, 1965-1966

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds