Field notes, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, 1974

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Abstract

This is a field journal and species account by Joe T. Marshall, detailing his field work with birds and mammals (particularly gibbons) from January 6 - December 27, 1974. Dated journal entries detail accounts of observing and collecting animals in such areas as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Information included are times, altitudes, weather conditions, terrain and forest descriptions, and bird lists with species. The journal pages are numbered 1-40. Interspersed are species account pages, generally organized by species and containing dates and specific localities, as well as accounts of different occasions of observing and collecting animals. There are a number of animal sketches, as well as sketched maps, some with a high degree of detail. Also present are some cards containing information about certain species, often accompanied by sketches.

Date Range

1974

Start Date

Jan 06, 1974

End Date

Dec 27, 1974

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
  • Mammalogy
  • Ornithology
  • Gibbons

Place

  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia

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 58