Marshall journal, 1951

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Abstract

This is a field journal by Joe T. Marshall, detailing his field work with birds in Arizona from January 4 - December 23, 1951. Dated entries detail accounts of observing and collecting birds throughout Arizona. Information included are times, altitudes, weather conditions, terrain and forest descriptions, bird lists with species and numbers, and sketched maps of specific localities. These highly detailed maps are interspersed throughout the journal, and serve to show the terrain, topography, vegetation, and observation sites, with species observed often written on the map. There are also some bird sketches. The pages are numbered 16-184.

Date Range

1951

Start Date

Jan 04, 1951

End Date

Dec 23, 1951

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
  • Arizona

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches
  • Maps

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-576

Collection name

Joe T. Marshall Field Notes, 1932-2001, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Sublocation

Box 56