Birds, 1945-1946
Scope and Content
This collection is composed of records created during the Department of Tropical Research's expeditions to Venezuela between 1945 and 1948. It contains notes, chapter outlines, drafts, and study material for High Jungle (Duell, Sloan, and Pierce, 1949) by William Beebe. Also present are data, notes, and lists on ecology, and observations of Lepidoptera, other insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, especially bats. Correspondents include E. R. Dunn, James A. Oliver, W. H. Phelps, and George R. P. Tate. Specimens are the primary subject of the correspondence.
Dates
- 1945-1946
Access Restrictions
Please contact the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.
Extent
From the Fonds: 1.2 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Creator
- From the Fonds: New York Zoological Society. Department of Tropical Research (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository