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1873 notebook No. 1

The volume documents William Healey Dall’s work on the schooner “Yukon” for the USGS, along the coast of Alaska territory, April 28 – November 6, 1873. Entries are dated and contain tables of data relating to time, bearing, air temperature, water temperature. Also includes narrative descriptions of daily work, travel details, weather, and observations. The volume ends with an index listing locatio

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Alaska King Crab Investigation, 1940 : diary, August 28 - December 8, 1940

The diary documents Waldo Schmitt's work with the Fish and Wildlife Service during their Alaska King Crab Investigation, 1940. The dates include August 28 - December 8, 1940. Subject matter covers the vessel and its accommodations (including sketch); interactions between investigation participants; issues with collecting and voyage; sea conditions; specimens collected (fish listed by scientific na

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Arizona, Mexico, and California, March 12 - May 17, 1905

This field book contains narrative notes and specimen lists of birds, mammals, and plants observed or collected during Goldman's trip to Arizona and California between 12 March and 17 May 1905. Specimen numbers of birds range from 11059-11069. Locations include Yuma (Arizona), Coronado Island (California), Volcano Lake (California), and other locations.

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Arizona, October 16 - 22, 1919; January 9 - 28, 1920

This field book contains narrative notes and specimen lists of birds, mammals, and plants observed during Goldman's trip to Arizona from 16 -22 October 1919 and 9-28 January 1920. Locations include Winslow, Caswell Ranch, Willow Creek, and other locations.

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Book no. 16, H.A. Allard, field collection specimen no. 20360-21707, 1948-1952

The item consists of a list of Allard's specimen no. 20360-21707 collected in the course of his work in Maryland and Virginia from 1952-1953. Dated specimen entries include locality, scientific or common name, and notes regarding growing conditions. The volume also includes narrative journal entries dated June 15, 1952 to August 16, 1953. Narrative entries typically describe localities in more det

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California and Mexico, October 10, 1891 - September 14, 1892

This field book contains narrative notes documenting Goldman's daily field work and travels through California and Mexico. Specimen numbers are 1-32 and 37-49 for skulls. Notes discuss collecting mostly mammals such as chipmunks, kangaroo rats, squirrels, raccoon, deer, and other animals. Occasionally reptiles and birds are mentioned, especially in regard to the collecting activities of Goldman's

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Colombian trip, 1944

This journal was kept by Killip as a record of his activities in Colombia in 1944. The journal includes daily accounts of life in Colombia including time spent working at Herbarium Garcia, his travels, and day-to-day activities. The entry for 4 June 1944 includes a drawing of plant presses in Escuela, Cali. A list of expenses and lists of letters sent and received are included. Localities include

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Dall, 1887-1 Tampa, Fla

Volume describes work completed in Florida. Entries are dated (February 12 to March 12, 1887) and narrative in structure. He describes daily work, interactions with colleagues. He relates details about purchasing fossil specimens, as well as collecting specimens in locations like the vicinity of railroad stations. Dall describes location, measurements relating to where fossils were found, and some

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Diary 1865 - 1867

Diary documents travels of William Healey Dall May 26 - July 13, 1867 during the Western Union Telegraph Expedition. Includes drawings of Koyukon Indians (employed during expedition, names included), clothing, buildings of Fort Youkon and shorelines of the Youkon [Yukon] River. Includes a medical report for Col. Buckley, and lists of supplies. Journal entries cover for May 26 -July 13, 1867. In en

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Diary C, December 5, 1933-July 6, 1934

This field book is a diary from 5 December 1933 to 6 July 1934. Documented are specimens collected and purchased for USNM and problems with shipments, the death of one of Graham's aborigine collectors and activities of Graham's other aborigine collectors, and a brief trip to Kiating (currently Leshan). Graham provides a narrative description of daily activities. More information is provided for ma

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Diary D, July 3, 1934-October 31, 1934

This field book is a diary from 3 July to 31 October 1934. This journal documents Graham's visit to the Szechuan-Yunnan border region. Graham provides a narrative description of daily activities. More information is provided for mammals including their collector numbers and common names. Mammal numbers range from 1359-1370. Graham also collects birds and possibly other types of specimens. Much of

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Diary E, November 1, 1934-October 25, 1935

This field book is a diary from 1 November 1934 to 25 October 1935. This journal documents Graham's visit to Mt. Omei (currently Emei Shan) vicinity and the Szechuan-Yunnan border region. Graham provides a narrative description of daily activities. More information is provided for mammals including their collector numbers and common names. Mammal numbers range from 1371-1434. Graham also collects

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