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Mew York State Division of Science and State Museum Biology Field Notes


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
Most of the field notes in this series consist of observations of birds made in New York and New England. Notes include information on bird species, location where observed, bird activities, and weather conditions. Other volumes contain notes on plant species observed during field trips. Two volumes contain notes relating to photographic records including photographer name; description of subject of photograph; and film, lighting, and exposure data.
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Biology field notes
Quantity:

1 cubic feet

20 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1890-1937
Series Number:
A0560

Arrangement

Arranged by subject or author; individual volumes arranged chronologically or by species.

Scope and Content Note

Most of these field notes consist of observations of birds made in New York and New England. Notes include information on species of bird, location where observed, bird activities, and weather conditions. Other volumes in this series contain notes on plant species observed during field trips. Two volumes contain extensive notes on photographer; description of subject of the photograph; and film, lighting, and exposure data.

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Volume list is available at the repository.

Custodial History

Accessioned as old series 560, accession number -416.

Access Restrictions

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