Handley - S W Africa 1952, #1755 - 2776

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Abstract

The field catalog documents C. O. Handley's collecting of mammals, July - December, 1952. Entries include specimen number (1755 - 2776), USNM catalog number (non sequential), sex, type (scientific name), locality (combination of country, province, geological landmark, sometimes elevation and latitude and longitude), date, 4 measurements, and notes. Notes includes a combination of information about habitat and vegetation, specimen preparation, location, and specimen characteristics. Locations are in South West Africa [Namibia] and and Bechuanaland [Botswana].

Date Range

1952

Start Date

Jun 30, 1952

End Date

Nov 30, 1952

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

Topic

Mammalogy

Place

  • Namibia
  • Botswana

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-448

Collection name

Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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