Field catalog, New York and Florida, 1890-1896, vol 2

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Abstract

This item is vol. 2 of a field catalog documenting William LaGrange Ralph's work with birds in New York and Florida from 1890-1896. This volume spans 1892 and includes dated entries mainly organized by species. Information within entries mostly deals with egg collection, but also consists of bird observation and collection details, which may include sex, calls, physical measurements, terrain, specific locality, collector, and other nest and egg specifications. Some USNM number are also present.

Date Range

1892

Start Date

1892

End Date

1892

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

  • New York
  • United States
  • Florida

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-336

Collection name

William LaGrange Ralph 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 23