Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 139 Folder 2
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Washington
De Witt
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
California
United States
Date Range:
1917-1918
Start Date:
19171212
End Date:
19181203
Abstract:
Materials were created during Alexander Wetmore's work in the western United States investigating crop damage from ducks and blackbirds in 1917-1918, while employed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Bureau of Biological Survey. Includes five memoranda of traveling expenses detailing food, lodging, and travel expenses (locations and form of travel is indicated). Detailed lists of expenses are written out on two sheets of paper for September 1 - 13.
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