Miller, Robert Rush, part 4 : Australian maps, charts, list of expected fishes, collecting outfit, and copies of correspondence

Object Details

Abstract: This binder includes maps and other documents pertaining to Robert R. Miller's field work in Australia in 1948 on the Arnhem Land Expedition. Station numbers are plotted on three of the four maps. M48-6 to M48-34 are plotted on an aeronautical chart of the Gulf of Carpentaria, in the vicinity of Yirrkala [Yirrkala Mission] and Groote Eylandt. M48-35 through M48-40 are plotted in the vicinity of Oenpelli Mission Station [Oenpelli Mission] on an aeronautical chart of Clarence Strait. M-48-33 is plotted on a map of the Northern Territory of Australia, at Millimgimbi Island. The fourth map is a nautical chart of Little Lagoon. The binder also contains documents in preparation for the expedition, including notes, species lists, copies of correspondence, and a collecting outfit requisition with itemized list. The date used in the alternative title, 1926, appears to have been taken from a citation at the top of a page of notes. Related item, Miller, Robert Rush, part 3 : accession 178294, Arnhem Land, 1948, includes Miller's field data records for this expedition.

Access Information: At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Fishes at (301) 238-1736 to make an appointment.

Collection name: National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), collected notes, lists, catalogs, illustrations, and records on fishes, circa 1835-1974 and undated
Physical Description: 1 binder
Physical Location: National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Fishes

Place: Australia; Arnhem Land; Groote Eylandt; Oenpelli Mission; Yirrkala Mission; Millingimbi Island

See more records from this collection: National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), collected notes, lists, catalogs, illustrations, and records on fishes, circa 1835-1974 and undated
See more records associated with this person: Miller, Robert Rush, 1916-2003
See more records associated with this expedition: Arnhem Land Expedition (1948)