Florida, 1919 : To obtain information on the feeding habits of pelicans; lead poisoning of swans and other species of birds; and reported damage to sugar cane crops by rodents; Includes a field diary, 16 January - 4 March 1919, correspondence, reports, expense book, and reference materials
Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 139 Folder 4
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Correspondence
Reports
Receipts (financial records)
Place:
Florida
Palma Sola
United States
Date Range:
1919
Start Date:
19190116
End Date:
19190304
Abstract:
Materials included document Alexander Wetmore's efforts to obtain information on the feeding habits of pelicans; lead poisoning of swans and other species of birds; and reported damage to sugar cane crops by rodents; Includes a field diary, 16 January - 4 March 1919. Work was completed for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Bureau of Biological Survey. Materials include correspondence, reports, expense book, business cards, telegrams and reference materials. Materials discuss requests for film, specimens, issues relating to expenses, letter of promotion, and notes on fish of Palma Sola. Includes report The Brown Pelican in relation to the Fishing Industry in Florida (includes itinerary), A Report on Damage by Rodents to sugar cane in Florida(includes itinerary)
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