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 8
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Wisconsin
North Freedom
Baraboo
Kansas
Independence
United States
Date Range:
1904
Start Date:
19040803
End Date:
19041201
Abstract:
In 1904, Alexander Wetmore records details about collected specimens (numbers 318-598) and observations of birds in Wisconsin (August - November 23) and Kansas (November 27 - December 1). Entries are chronological and begin with the date. If specimens are collected, numbers are listed with the the bird's name (scientific or common), collector, appearance, sex, stomach contents, location, and measurements. Additional information is given in a journal style entry, usually consisting of details about traps placed, nests seen, weather and conditions when specimens are collected, and with whom he ventured out. 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 areas in North Freedom and Baraboo (Wisconsin) as well as Independence, Kansas. Several locations are visited repeatedly, and are often referred to by landmark or landowner's name. Other collectors listed include Herb Parkhurst, W. Link, John Hackett, and A.B. Stout. The notebook was compiled when Wetmore was 18.
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