Egg catalog, circa 1879-1886, vol 1

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Abstract

This is vol. 1 of a bird egg catalog by William LaGrange Ralph's field work in Florida and New York. This volume spans from 1879-1885. Entries are for individual birds and consist of species, catalog number, date, collector, number of eggs, locality, where the nest was found, and whether the bird was shot or just observed.

Date Range

1879-1885

Start Date

1879

End Date

1885

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