Loose notes, 1896-1897

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Abstract

This item consists of loose notes by William LaGrange Ralph detailing his field work, presumably in Florida, from 1896-1897. The notes consist of pages from a field catalog of bird and egg information. Entries include common name, nest material, number and age of eggs, height from the ground, specific locality, and collector. Entries may or may not contain dates. Specimens are numbered, and some USNM numbers are included.

Date Range

1896-1897

Start Date

1896

End Date

1897

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

  • 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