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Alaska, March 10 - April 3, 1880

Title

Alaska, March 10 - April 3, 1880

Related Titles

Contained In: Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman Collection, circa 1873-1946 and undated

Series: SIA RU007364

Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1880

Notes

This field book documents Nelson's field work in the North Slope region (including Tupkak) and possibly along the north west coast of Alaska between 10 March and 3 April 1880. During this time, Nelson was on general assignment to study the zoology of Alaska, as well as geology, meteorology, and ethnology. This notebook contains ethnological and natural history observations. Natural history observations are primarily of birds, mammals, and plants. Nelson provides detailed description of his daily events and surrounding environment through which he travels. Nelson's ethnological observations include notes on song, dance (related sketch is included), and language (possibly Iñupiaq or another Inuit language). Populations of villages Nelson visits are noted. Weather information, including temperatures, is also included.