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Rats, circa 1945-1949

 File — Box: 3

Scope and Content

From the Fonds:

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

  • Majority of material found within circa 1945-1949

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

English

Repository Details

Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository

Contact:
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