Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 242 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Gonâve, Île de la
Constanza
Enriquillo, Lago
Date Range:
1916-1928
Start Date:
1916
End Date:
1928
Abstract:
Specimen lists and notes document William Louis Abbott's work on flora and fauna in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, circa 1916-1928. Includes originals and copies. Lists include descriptions of collecting sites. Notes on birds vary. Some include Latin name and how frequently seen on the island; others include more details about how easily collected and locations where they are common; additionally others are for specific periods of time with extended descriptions. The latter usually specify a location on the island. Also includes Wetmore's notes on Abbott's materials. Locations include the vicinity of Île de la Gonâve,Constanza, and Lago Enriquillo.
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