Gibbs, Robert H., Jr., 1948-1954

Abstract

This notebook contains records of fish collections made by Robert H. Gibbs, Jr. between 1949 and 1954. Localities are in New York, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Coll. numbers span from 2 to 521; on some sheets, corresponding numbers of other collectors, beginning with RDS, CFC, and PPC, are also provided. In addition to Gibbs, collectors include Suttkus, Cole, Caswell, and others. Localities for some collector numbers are mapped on related item, Gibbs, Robert H., Jr., with Caswell, Suttkus, and Cole, maps of southeastern United States, 1949-1954. At the beginning of the notebook are pages that appear to documenting mileage and expenses.

Date Range

1948-1954

Start Date

1948

End Date

1954

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Fishes at (301) 238-1736 to make an appointment.

Topic

Ichthyology

Place

• North Carolina
• New York
• West Virginia
• Mississippi
• United States
• Louisiana
• Georgia
• Alabama
• Florida
• Virginia
• South Carolina

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007220

Collection name

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), collected notes, lists, catalogs, illustrations, and records on fishes, circa 1835-1974 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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