Miscellaneous natural history and military notes and papers

Object Details

Abstract: This item contains miscellaneous natural history and military notes and papers created or kept by Mearns. Many pages are undated, but dates range from approximately 1904 to 1907. Natural history notes include notes on birds (scientific name and sex),20 July 1905; mammals of Guam; data on crocodiles, 1907; and botanical notes in Sulu (currently Jolo Island), Agusan River, and other localities, March and April 1904. Other notes and papers include supply lists, expense lists, receipts, form and other papers for "Biographical Directory of Living Zoologists", typewritten list of names of military personnel that received orders, miscellaneous printed material, statement of service 1905,and statement of absences 1905 to 1906.

Access Information: At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.

Collection name: Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
Physical Description: 1 folder
Physical Location: National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation: Box 16 (SIA Box 23) Folder 15

See more records from this collection: Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
See more records associated with this person: Mearns, Edgar Alexander, 1856-1916