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Ely, Charles A., 1963-1964

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Abstract

This item includes the field notes and data collection sheets of Charles A. Ely, documenting his work with the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey during 1963 and 1964. Field notes indicate that Ely was observing birds and creating descriptive accounts of each species. A separate group of documents entitled "Report of Photographic Proceedings" describe Ely's work with creating motion photographs of tropical birds. Film and equipment type is noted in photographic proceedings notes. No location noted on photographic report and notes. Location only noted as "Pacific Ocean" on data collection sheets. Field notes created on Eastern Island.

Date Range

1963-1964

Start Date

Dec 03, 1963

End Date

Jan 01, 1964

Access Information

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Topic

  • Photography
  • Animals
  • Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program
  • Birds
  • Sea birds
  • Ornithology
  • Ornithologists

Place

  • United States
  • Midway Islands
  • Eastern Island

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU000245

Collection name

National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, records, circa 1961-1973, with data from 1923

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 25 Folder 6