Whaling Records Survey Log Book Summaries, 1751 - 1922
Series
Scope and Contents
This series contains whaling records that Townsend used as data to create four maps of whale distribution, "The distribution of certain whales as shown by logbook records of American whale ships," in 1935.
Dates
- Creation: 1751 - 1922
Creator
- From the Fonds: Townsend, Charles Haskins, 1859-1944 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Please consult the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.
Partial Extent
From the Fonds: 6.8 Linear Feet (17 Hollinger boxes)
Partial Extent
From the Fonds: 3.5 Cubic Feet (7 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Material in this series is arranged alphabetically by the name of the whaling vessel.
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository