Field catalog, Borneo and the Celebes, 1912-1918, vol 2

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Abstract

This is vol. 2 of a field catalog of bird specimens collected by Henry Cushier Raven from 1916-1918 in the Celebes. Dated entries consist of sex, specific locality, species name, and occasional brief additional notes. There are select entries which contain extensive observational notes. Field numbers range from 2326-5057. There are also one page of notes of birds not found, presumably in the USNM, with accompanying field numbers. Some sketches are present.

Date Range

1916-1918

Start Date

Jan 13, 1916

End Date

Feb 28, 1918

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

  • Celebes
  • Indonesia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-337

Collection name

Henry Cushier Raven Field Notes 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