Kellogg - Hatteras, North Carolina, 1927 (2 of 2)

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Abstract

This is the second of two field books documenting Remington Kellogg's field work in Hatteras, North Carolina, during 1927-1928 when he was an assistant biologist for the U.S. Biological Survey. The field book includes details about expenses, commercial value of processed porpoise including body oil, measurements, and drawings. There is a table of porpoise measurements (6 kinds), preceded with an explanation of how measurements were completed. There are several sketches and drawings of porpoise and parts of their anatomy with notations. One drawing is a loose insert. Much of the notebook is blank.

Date Range

1927-1928

Start Date

1927

End Date

1928

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Paleobiology at 202-633-1334 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Mammalogy
  • Porpoises

Place

  • North Carolina
  • United States
  • Hatteras

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Scientific illustrations

Accession #

SIA Acc. 14-187

Collection name

Department of Paleobiology Collection Remington Kellogg field books, 1918-1942

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Paleobiology