Notebook, 1871

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Abstract

This notebook details fieldwork on birds by Leonhard Stejneger in 1871. The notebook is in Norwegian, and the localities of Hawaii and Japan are inferred based on surrounding materials. Entries are organized by species and contain some reference information, as well as descriptions and occurrence of specimen. Other information may include sex and physical measurements.

Date Range

1871

Start Date

1871

End Date

1871

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
  • Japan
  • Hawaii

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-475

Collection name

Leonhard Stejneger 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 30