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Alternate Title:
Field journal of Heller, March to April 1915 and December 1915 to February 1916 (2 of 2)  Search this
Collection name:
Edmund Heller Papers, circa 1898-1918
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 7 Folder 7
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Peru
Puná, Isla
La Joya, Pampa de
Panamá, Bahía de
Jamaica
Ecuador
Date Range:
1915-1916
Start Date:
19151200
End Date:
19160400
Abstract:
Field journal covers Edmund Heller's work from December 1915 to February 1916 relating to work completed during the National Geographic Society Yale University Peruvian Expedition, 1915. Entries are dated and cover his departure from New York; sea conditions during cruise; weather; arrival to Jamaica and trip to Hope Botanical Garden; description of vegetation and terrain; marine life, mammals, birds observed, including during sea voyage; daily activities with expedition; visits to zoos, national museums, and botanical gardens; and participants. Most travel is by sea or train. When travel is by train, elevation is indicated. Locations include the vicinity of Puná Island (Ecuador); Bay of Panama; Cachendo, Medanos, and Pampa de Islay [Pampa de La Joya], Peru. Many location references indicate stations.
Topic:
Zoology  Search this
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU007179
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
Edmund Heller Papers, circa 1898-1918
See more records associated with this person:
Heller, Edmund, 1875-1939
See more records associated with this expedition:
National Geographic Society Yale University Peruvian Expedition, 1915
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2727