Miller, Ralph G., accession 172405, Mexico, 1946

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Abstract

This folder contains field notes documenting fish collected by R.G. Miller in Mexico in 1946. Notes are recorded on U.S. National Museum Division of Fishes field data record sheets. Sheets are dated 5-11 May 1946. Tag numbers span from X-1-1946 to X-7-1946. A note at the top of the first sheet says that "these data sheets covered by [USNM catalog numbers] 132433-54." Narrative descriptions of habitat and collecting activities are recorded on the bottom half of each sheet, followed by names and numbers of fish collected. Color notes are recorded on some sheets.

Date Range

1946

Start Date

May 05, 1946

End Date

May 11, 1946

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

Mexico

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 folder

Physical Location

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