Vernay Nyasaland Expedition

Exist Dates

1946 May - 1947 October

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

To make collections for various departments, and Institutions.

Summary

Sites visited: Nyasaland, South Africa

Personnel: Vernay, Arthur S., leader; Anthony, H.E., sci. (Mammals); Brass, Leonard J., sci. (botanist); Shortridge, Guy, sci., Director of Kaffrarian Museum.

Department of Mammalogy

Sponsors: Vernay, Arthur Kaffrarian Museum, King Williamstown

Resources available in AMNH Special Collections: Photo documentation. P.C. 2 Authority File.

Sources

AMNH Annual Report No. 77, 1945-46, page 18

AMNH Annual Report No. 78, 1946-47, page 21

AMNH Annual Report No. 83, 1951-52, page 17

Natural History magazine, LIV: Oct., 1945, page 348

Natural History magazine December 1948, page 476.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

Vernay, Arthur S.
Leader

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