Pacific Ocean Biological Survey, data sheets, field notes, correspondence, 1963-1965

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Abstract

This folder includes data sheets, field notes, and correspondence from the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, 1963-1965. Most of the field notes are photocopies of fish catalogs kept by F. Sibley, but some field notes are original and handwritten (also by Sibley). Includes some correspondence related to identification of specimens. Locations include Howland Island, Johnston Island, possibly others. Field numbers are included but not in order.

Date Range

1963-1965

Start Date

1963

End Date

1965

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

  • Marine Biology
  • Ichthyology
  • Marine biology

Place

  • Johnston Island
  • Johnston Atoll
  • Howland Island

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