Field notes, May 1902 - December 1904 : mostly bird observations made in and around North Freedom, Wisconsin, notes for November 27 - December 1, 1904 were taken at Independence, Kansas
Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated
Physical Description:
1 notebook
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 132 Folder 7
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Wisconsin
North Freedom
Baraboo
Kansas
Independence
United States
Date Range:
1904
Start Date:
19040130
End Date:
19040801
Abstract:
Alexander Wetmore records specimen information and observations of birds in vicinity of his hometown of North Freedom, Wisconsin, and Independence, Kansas. Entries are chronological and begin with the date. If specimens are collected, specimen numbers are listed with the the bird's name (scientific or common), collector, appearance, sex, stomach contents, location, and measurements. After this, additional information is given in a journal style entry. Along the left-hand side of entries, Wetmore lists specimen numbers and names of birds (scientific and common) for quick-reference. He collects and observes in the woods, fields, and wetlands of the area. Several locations are visited repeatedly, and are often referred to by landmark or landowner's name. Wetmore comments on collecting with Art Rudy and A.B. Stout, and Ed Cheney. Specimen descriptions indicate that they collected several of the specimens in the notebook.
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