Field diary, West Virginia, April-July, 1936

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Abstract

This field book is the daily journal of Watson M. Perrygo detailing his field work on birds in West Virginia from April 16th - July 10th, 1936. Dated entries include accounts of trapping and collecting specimens, as well as travel details and daily activity. Information present may include times, weather conditions, specific localities, altitudes, and numbers of different specimens collected. There is some information on mammals as well.

Date Range

1936

Start Date

Apr 16, 1936

End Date

Jul 10, 1936

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
  • Mammalogy
  • Ornithology

Place

  • West Virginia
  • United States

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-334

Collection name

Watson M. Perrygo Field Books from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 21