Journal, Venezuela, 1965

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Abstract

The journal documents the mammal collecting of C. O. Handley in Venezuela, May 16 - 27, 1965. Pages are numbered (1 - 50); entries are dated and headed with location / route. They describe travel details (mode of transportation, destinations, routes), weather, travel with Vernon Tipton, interactions and work (colleagues including Carlos Machado, officials, and local inhabitants), terrain, vegetation, discussions of contemporary politics and influences on ability to do research, and logistics.

Date Range

1965

Start Date

May 16, 1965

End Date

May 27, 1965

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

  • Entomology
  • Mammalogy
  • Mammals--Parasites

Place

Venezuela

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