Field notes, Puerto Rico, California, Texas, 1986-1987

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Abstract

This item consists of two field journals and species accounts by Joe T. Marshall, detailing his field work with birds. The first journal dates from March 11 - November 2, 1986, while the second dates from June 4 - September 16, 1987. Dated journal entries from both detail accounts of observing and collecting animals in such areas as Puerto Rico, California, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Information included are times, altitudes, weather conditions, terrain and forest descriptions, and bird lists with species. The journal pages of the first are numbered 1-45, while the second is numbered 1-7. Following each journal are species accounts, 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 some sketched and printed maps.

Date Range

1986-1987

Start Date

Mar 11, 1986

End Date

Sep 16, 1987

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

  • West Virginia
  • Puerto Rico
  • United States
  • Texas
  • California
  • Virginia

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 59