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Alaska, December 25, 1879 - October 5, 1880

by: Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934

Publication date: 1879

Topics: Ornithologists, Ornithology

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

This 193 page field book documents Nelson's bird collecting activities in Alaska between 25 December 1879 to 5 October 1880. During this time, Nelson was on general assignment in Alaska to study the zoology of the area as well as meteorology, geography, and ethnology. Specimen numbers 1592-1885 and egg set numbers 121-207 are included. Nelson's entries are narratives of his daily activities and birds he observed or collected. His narrative notes also include descriptions of the birds and occasionally include rough sketches. Descriptions of weather conditions, occasionally including the temperature are also included. Locations include Saint Michael, Redoubt Volcano, and possibly other locations. Some bird names are included in an Inuit language. Although Nelson focuses on birds in this notebook, he also mentions other animals such as seals. A small, hand drawn map is included on page 180

Abstract: This 193 page field book documents Nelson's bird collecting activities in Alaska between 25 December 1879 to 5 October 1880. During this time, Nelson was on general assignment in Alaska to study the zoology of the area as well as meteorology, geography, and ethnology. Specimen numbers 1592-1885 and egg set numbers 121-207 are included. Nelson's entries are narratives of his daily activities and birds he observed or collected. His narrative notes also include descriptions of the birds and occasionally include rough sketches. Descriptions of weather conditions, occasionally including the temperature are also included. Locations include Saint Michael, Redoubt Volcano, and possibly other locations. Some bird names are included in an Inuit language. Although Nelson focuses on birds in this notebook, he also mentions other animals such as seals. A small, hand drawn map is included on page 180.