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Development of Bird Song / Wesley E. Lanyon (Department of Ornithology), 1961 May 14

 Item — Reel: ac.jn 045
Identifier: DR207-045

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

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

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