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Kirkpatrick, Ralph D., 1964-1965

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Abstract

This item consists of the field notes of Ralph D. Kikpatrick from his work with the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey in 1964 and 1965. Daily journal entries describe Kirkpatrick's work banding birds and observing and collecting birds and rats. Entries also include reflections on the customs of indigenous peoples, including those on Tokelau Islands.

Date Range

1964-1965

Start Date

Sep 28, 1964

End Date

Feb 23, 1965

Access Information

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Topic

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

Place

  • Baker Island
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • United States
  • Sand Island
  • Johnston Atoll
  • Hawaii
  • Midway Islands
  • Howland 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 27 Folder 1