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Abbott, William Louis, Southern Asia, 1900- 1902

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Division of Mammals Collection, William Louis Abbott Field books, 1891-1915
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Maps
Place:
Indonesia
Sumatra
Johor
Singapore
Andaman and Nicobar
India
Malaysia
South China Sea
Simpang Kanan, Sungai
Nias, Pulau
Banyak, Kepulauan
Tuangku, Pulau
Sibolga, Teluk
Date Range:
1900-1902
Start Date:
19001027
End Date:
19020414
Abstract:
The field book documents William Louis Abbott's collecting in Southern Asia, October 27, 1900 - August 17, 1901 - April 14, 1902. Pages are numbered. There are numerous pasted inserts and maps. The catalog lists specimen (USNM catalog) number (111977 - 114498), collector's number A(1 -1700), sex, age, specimen type, locality, date, and remarks. Remarks include method caught, location explained with landmarks, and environment. Mapped locations include Johor, Malaysia; Nias [Palau Nias], Banjak Islands [Kepulauan Banjak], Sumatra, Tapanuli Bay [Teluk Sibolga],and Pulo Tuangku [Pulau Tuangku], Indonesia. Hand drawn maps include notes about collecting locations. Locations include Singapore; Andamans and Nicobar [Andaman and Nicobar], India; South China Sea, Sembrong River [Sungai Simpang Kanan], Malaysia; and Sumatra, Indonesia.
Topic:
Mammalogy  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-156
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.
See more records from this collection:
Division of Mammals Collection, William Louis Abbott Field books, 1891-1915
See more records associated with this person:
Abbott, William Louis, 1860-1936
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3120