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Goldman, E. A., Panama, January 1912 - July 1912

by: Goldman, Edward Alphonso 1873-1946

Publication date: 1912

Topics: Mammalogy, Panama, Boca de Cupe, Cerro Pirre

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Panama, January 8 - July 3, 1912. Includes a partial, "not proofed" transcription by S. L. Olson, December 1990. Entries are dated and often headed with location. Subject matter covers travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation including travel on the S.S. Colon and Cana), weather, interactions with local inhabitants including colleagues, specimen collecting (bats), travel with Dr. Marsh to bat caves near Alhajuela [Alajuela], travel with other (multiple) colleagues, descriptions of vegetation (type including crops), terrain with estimated measurements or elevations / altitudes. Additional location information includes distances from towns and geological landmarks. Locations include the vicinity of Corozal, town of Cana, Mount Pirri [Cerro Pirri], and Boca de Cupe

Abstract: The journal documents the field work of Edward A. Goldman in Panama, January 8 - July 3, 1912. Includes a partial, 'not proofed' transcription by S. L. Olson, December 1990. Entries are dated and often headed with location. Subject matter covers travel details (destinations, time of day, mode of transportation including travel on the S.S. Colon and Cana), weather, interactions with local inhabitants including colleagues, specimen collecting (bats), travel with Dr. Marsh to bat caves near Alhajuela [Alajuela], travel with other (multiple) colleagues, descriptions of vegetation (type including crops), terrain with estimated measurements or elevations / altitudes. Additional location information includes distances from towns and geological landmarks. Locations include the vicinity of Corozal, town of Cana, Mount Pirri [Cerro Pirri], and Boca de Cupe.