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    [Mammal field catalog] 1916-1922
    (1916) Andrews, Roy Chapman, 1884-1960.
    Collected set of field catalog pages and notes covering time Andrews spent collecting in China and Mongolia between 1916 and 1922. Organized into three parts with date ranges 1912-1922, 1918-1920 and 1921-1922. Primarily reflects collection of mammals but some entries contain ornithological specimen information. Data collected includes field number, sex, species, measurements, location, including altitude when applicable, as well as other notes. Also contains some entries and notes pertaining to possible groupings for dioramas, the preservation of foliage, and general species observations. Two black and white photographs are pasted into the book.
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    Field Note Book Crocker Land Expedition 1913-1915 No. 54 Specimens and Boxes 1916-1917
    (1916) MacMillan, Donald Baxter, 1874-1970.
    Field note book containing specimen collecting data, mainly mammals, box lists, and lists of eggs collected. Also includes some other notations and financial matter.
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    [Okapi accessories field notes]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Large mammals field books, v. 5]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Large mammals field books, v. 4]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Large mammals field books, v.3]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Large mammals field books, v. 2]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Large mammals field books, v. 1]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Small mammals field books, v. 2]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    [Small mammals field books, v. 1]
    (1909) American Museum Congo Expedition (1909-1915)
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    Musser's Sulawesi Expedition specimen lists.
    (1973) Musser, Guy G.; Musser Field trips to Indonesia (1973-1976); American Museum of Natural History.; American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.
    Variety of specimen lists, work sheets from Musser's field work in Indonesia (Sulawesi). These include specimen gathering information such as name, number, sex, location and notes as well as packing carton inventories. Guy Musser was the Archbold Curator at the American Museum of Natural History, particularly specializing in rodents. He staged a series of expeditionary trips to Indonesia between 1973 and 1976, partially funded by the Archbold Expeditions and the Celebes Fund.
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    [Richard Archbold's diary, 1930]
    (1930) Archbold, Richard.; Mission zoologique franco-anglo-américaine à Madagascar (1929-1931); American Museum of Natural History.; American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Field Book Collection.
    Pocket sized date book kept by Richard Archbold in 1930 during the Mission zoologique franco-anglo-américaine à Madagascar; includes sporadic entries concerning collecting, shopping, meals, and other travel-related activities. Also provides some addresses and notes. Date book was preprinted with almanac data as front matter. This expedition to Madagascar was coordinated with and represented by delegates from French, English and American institutions. Archbold's father had provided the sponsorship for the American Museum of Natural History to participate, and Archbold joined the expedition as photographer and collector. Richard Archbold was a sponsor of scientific study, mountaineer, aviator and research associate at the American Museum of Natural History from 1931. He established Archbold Expeditions (formerly Biological Explorations) which sponsored field work, a collection and curatorial staff at the American Museum of Natural History. He also founded the Archbold Biological Station in Florida in 1941 as a center for scientific research and ecological study. One of the first to recognize the value of air transport in expeditionary work, Archbold led three of the New Guinea expeditions, the third of which culminated in the seaplane Guba II's historic transcontinental flight.
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    [Species notes, 3rd Archbold New Guinea Expedition] 1936-1939
    (1936) Richardson, William Bebb.; American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Field Book Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (3rd : 1938-1939); American Museum of Natural History.
    Species notes relating to the collecting activites during the 3rd Archbold New Guinea Expedition in 1938-1939. The notes have been arranged into separate folders for each species. Each folder contains collection notes for the species by date; many folders also contain narrative species notes and transcription. The folder 'Hydromyinae' also contains a number of catalog sheets for both this and the 2nd Archbold Expedition of 1936-1937, as well as research notes and a partial manuscript draft. Richardson acted as mammalogist for the 3rd Archbold Expedition to New Guinea.
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    [Collection list of herpetological specimens]
    (1959) Van Deusen, Hobart M.; American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (6th : 1959); American Museum of Natural History.
    Collection list of reptiles and amphibians that were collected by Van Deusen during the 6th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea. Notes compiled and presented to the Herpetology Department. Information includes field number, general species, location, date and quantity. Some additional notes are included concerning the collection of the specimens and the localities. Gifted items are noted when applicable. Hobart M. Van Deusen was a mammalogist and Assistant Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He participated in the Cape York Expedition as well as three of the Archbold New Guinea Expeditions, leading the seventh in 1964.
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    [Journal, 7th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea] April 21 to June 1, 1964
    (1964) Van Deusen, Hobart M.; American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (7th : 1964); American Museum of Natural History.
    Diary kept by Van Deusen as leader and mammalogist of the 7th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea. Entries primarily describe the collecting and preparation activities of the expedition party, as well as other day-to day activities, travels, weather, meals, and organizational and staffing concerns. Locations of note include Pindiu, the Masba Creek camp and Tumning. Some specimen collection totals are listed, as well as detailed observational data about the specimens. Does not include entries for every date, span covers April 21 to June 1, 1964. Hobart M. Van Deusen was a mammalogist and Assistant Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He participated in the Cape York Expedition as well as three of the Archbold New Guinea Expeditions, leading the seventh in 1964.
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    Journal, L.J. Brass : 6th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea March 14 1959 to January 24, 1960
    (1959) Brass, L. J. (Leonard J.); American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (6th : 1959); American Museum of Natural History.
    Journal dating March 14, 1959 to January 24, 1960 and kept by Brass during the 6th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea. Time period includes his air travel from New York to Australia. Entries describe the food, amenities, sites, administrative details including shipments, and preparation for the expedition and return travel. Weather conditions are described, and camp elevations are noted. Most entries describe the collecting activities of Brass and his colleagues. Locations noted in the journal include Lae, Oomsis, Port Moresby, Pengagl Creek, Umi River, Kimi Creek, Purosa, Gono, Arau, Kassam, Kaindi, Piunde-Aunde, Gurakor, Water Rice, Kotuni, Goroka, Bulolo, Kainantu and Okapa. Leonard J. Brass (1900-1971) was an Australian botanist and Associate Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He began his expeditionary work for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and was brought into the Archbold Expeditions by Richard Archbold in 1933 for the 1st of the New Guinea Expeditions. He would join all but the last of the New Guinea Expeditions, leading the 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as the expedition to Cape York. He participated in other American Museum of Natural History expeditions, and also maintained ties with the Arnold Arboretum. Brass was involved in a research directorial capacity at the Archbold Biological Research Station in Florida from its inception in 1941 and retired in 1966.
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    1956 Diary. Section 1, 1956-57 Expedition Diary of L. J. Brass. Section 2, March 21, 1956 to February 1, 1957
    (1956) Brass, L. J. (Leonard J.); American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (5th : 1956-1957); American Museum of Natural History.
    Diary documents Brass's account of the 5th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea. Entries primarily describe observations about the weather and conditions of the terrain, as well as the collecting activities and results of the party, both his botanical examples and the mammal collecting done by Russel Peterson. As leader of the expedition, many of the entries also discuss organization matters such as the acquisition of permissions, camp arrangements, staffing and equipment and social engagements and institutional visits he made during the course of the expedition. Among the locations described and cited are Samarai, Normanby Island, Fergusson Island, the Iamelele camp, Bwagoaia, Joe Landing, Abaleti, Woodlark Island, Jintu and Milne Bay. Also includes entries based in Port Moresby and other sites in Papua New Guinea and Australia while he was preparing to return to the United States. Leonard J. Brass (1900-1971) was an Australian botanist and Associate Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He began his expeditionary work for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and was brought into the Archbold Expeditions by Richard Archbold in 1933 for the 1st of the New Guinea Expeditions. He would join all but the last of the New Guinea Expeditions, leading the 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as the expedition to Cape York. He participated in other American Museum of Natural History expeditions, and also maintained ties with the Arnold Arboretum. Brass was involved in a research directorial capacity at the Archbold Biological Research Station in Florida from its inception in 1941 and retired in 1966.
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    5th Archbold expedition to New Guinea. 1956 Diary. March 4, 1956 to February 1, 1957
    (1956) Brass, L. J. (Leonard J.); American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (5th : 1956-1957); American Museum of Natural History.
    Diary kept by Brass as leader and botanist of the 5th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea. These largely handwritten entries cover specific date ranges that correspond to remote excursions away from the main camps. The date ranges and general locations represented in the entries are March 4-20, 1956, March 21-23, 1956 (Samarai), April 30-May 11, 1956 (Paminam Mountains camp), June 3- 25, 1956 (Iamelele camp), August 14-September 6, 1956, (Sudents Island mountains) October 11-28, 1956 (Jintu), December 2-7, 1956 (Milne Bay) and January 3-February 1, 1957 (Port Moresby, Cairns and his journey home). Entries primarily describe the weather and environment, collecting activities and results of the party and daily camp life and transportation. All of these entries except the March 4-20 date span are also available in a separate transcribed copy. Leonard J. Brass (1900-1971) was an Australian botanist and Associate Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He began his expeditionary work for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and was brought into the Archbold Expeditions by Richard Archbold in 1933 for the 1st of the New Guinea Expeditions. He would join all but the last of the New Guinea Expeditions, leading the 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as the expedition to Cape York. He participated in other American Museum of Natural History expeditions, and also maintained ties with the Arnold Arboretum. Brass was involved in a research directorial capacity at the Archbold Biological Research Station in Florida from its inception in 1941 and retired in 1966.
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    [Journal] March 2 to November 16, 1953
    (1953) Brass, L. J. (Leonard J.); American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Archbold Expedition to New Guinea (4th : 1953); American Museum of Natural History.
    Journal kept by Brass as leader of the 4th Archbold Expedition to New Guinea in 1953. Includes descriptions of various expedition activities and localities; also details weather and barometric data, social and camp activities, and planning work such as the arrangement of permits and staffing. Locations mentioned include Port Moresby, Konedobu, Samarai, Mt. Dayman and the Maneau Range, Cape Vogel, Monapi, Baiawa, Banaira and the Gwariu River. Leonard J. Brass (1900-1971) was an Australian botanist and Associate Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He began his expeditionary work for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and was brought into the Archbold Expeditions by Richard Archbold in 1933 for the 1st of the New Guinea Expeditions. He would join all but the last of the New Guinea Expeditions, leading the 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as the expedition to Cape York. He participated in other American Museum of Natural History expeditions, and also maintained ties with the Arnold Arboretum. Brass was involved in a research directorial capacity at the Archbold Biological Research Station in Florida from its inception in 1941 and retired in 1966.
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    1948 Archbold Cape York Expedition December 8, 1947 to December 4, 1948
    (1947) Brass, L. J. (Leonard J.); American Museum of Natural History. Department of Mammalogy. Archbold Expeditions Collection.; Cape York Expedition (1948); American Museum of Natural History.
    Journal maintained by Leonard Brass as leader of the Cape York Expedition in late 1947 and 1948. Entries detail the planning and organization of the expedition, the acquisition of permits, the collecting and preparation activities of both Brass and his colleagues and crew, as well as the round trip journey to the site. Subjects include social engagements, difficulties with the cargo being held due to a strike, the collecting and preparation activities of the team members, as well as observations and analysis of the weather and the botanical life of the environs. Flight observation logs are transcribed and included within the journal entries. Locations cited include Chicago, Cairns, Red Island Point, Thursday Island, Portland Roads, Mt. Tozer, Cooktown, Horn Island, the Iron Range, Mossman Gorge, Speewah, Mt. Bellenden-Ker, Peach River, Mt. Finneran, and Port of Spain. Leonard J. Brass (1900-1971) was an Australian botanist and Associate Curator of the Archbold Collections in the American Museum of Natural History Department of Mammalogy. He began his expeditionary work for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and was brought into the Archbold Expeditions by Richard Archbold in 1933 for the 1st of the New Guinea Expeditions. He would join all but the last of the New Guinea Expeditions, leading the 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as the expedition to Cape York. He participated in other American Museum of Natural History expeditions, and also maintained ties with the Arnold Arboretum. Brass was involved in a research directorial capacity at the Archbold Biological Research Station in Florida from its inception in 1941 and retired in 1966.