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Goldman, E. A., Arizona, May 1916 - October 1916

by: Goldman, Edward Alphonso 1873-1946

Publication date: 1916

Topics: Mammalogy, Botany, United States, Arizona, California, Nevada, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Bakersfield, Cuyama Valley, Iron Point, Shellback Ridge

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Arizona in 02 May - 31 October 1916. The entries are dated and are often headed with location. Subject matter includes travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation, trails, distance, campsites), travel with H. H. J. Jackson and Walter Taylor, vegetation seen enroute (type listed sometimes with scientific name, state of growth, and crops), terrain (altitude and life zone), wildlife observed and collected(mammals), notes on conversations with local inhabitants about locations, collecting methods, lists of plants per site, and weather. Additional location information includes distances from towns, major structures (i.e. sawmill, copper mine, ranches), and geological landmarks. Locations include vicinity of Nantan Plateau, Rice, McMillenville, Gila mountains, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Arizona; Bakersfield, Cuyama Valley, California; Iron Point, Shellback Range, Nevada

Abstract: The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Arizona in 02 May - 31 October 1916. The entries are dated and are often headed with location. Subject matter includes travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation, trails, distance, campsites), travel with H. H. J. Jackson and Walter Taylor, vegetation seen enroute (type listed sometimes with scientific name, state of growth, and crops), terrain (altitude and life zone), wildlife observed and collected(mammals), notes on conversations with local inhabitants about locations, collecting methods, lists of plants per site, and weather. Additional location information includes distances from towns, major structures (i.e. sawmill, copper mine, ranches), and geological landmarks. Locations include vicinity of Nantan Plateau, Rice, McMillenville, Gila mountains, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Arizona; Bakersfield, Cuyama Valley, California; Iron Point, Shellback Range, Nevada.