Development of Bird Song / Wesley E. Lanyon (Department of Ornithology), 1961 May 14
Scope and Contents
Dr. Wesley E. Lanyon, Assistant Curator in the Department of Ornithology, answers questions about birds and their songs. During the program, the song of the meadowlark at different periods in his development is heard as Dr. Lanyon discusses the beginnings of their melodies.
Dates
- Creation: 1961 May 14
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
1 Sound Recording : Boxed 1/4 inch open reel audio, Stock base: mylar, Speed: 7.5, Stock thickness: 1.5 ml ; Runtime: 25 min., Stock Length: 1200 ft.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Lanyon, Wesley E. (Interviewee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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