T. A. Heist (Mexico and South Africa) journal

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Abstract

The journal documents Ted A. Heist's field work in Mexico and South Africa, February 28, 1963 - February 25, 1964. Entries are dated and are sometimes headed with location. Descriptions cover specimen collecting with colleagues, daily activities with times of day, specimens collected (type and quantity, sometimes description), collecting methods (location, type, and quantity), travel details, interactions with local inhabitants, and campsites. Locations include Hidalgo, Mexico; Cape province, South Africa.

Date Range

1963-1964

Start Date

Feb 28, 1963

End Date

Feb 25, 1964

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

  • South Africa
  • Mexico

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-444

Collection name

Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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