Letters and journal of Frederick P. Drowne, M.D.; v.2, 1927 - 1928
Scope and Contents
Daily observations, field notes and letters written by Drowne during his time as a physician, researcher, and collector for the Whitney South Sea Expedition. Drowne and his team collected specimens from various islands, including the Solomon Islands, New Hebrides, and Papua New Guinea. Vol. 1 contains a letter from Drowne to Robert C. Murphy pasted on to front flyleaf and an untitled typescript poem by Drowne, dated November 24, 1927, pasted on page 298. Vol. 2 includes several hand-colored scientific illustrations (some folded) and newpaper clippings at rear. v. 1. Oct. 22, 1926-Nov. 4, 1927 -- v. 2. Nov. 4, 1927-Mar. 30. 1928.
Dates
- 1927 - 1928
Creator
- Drowne, Frederick P. (Person)
Language of Material
Some material is in French.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed in the Department of Ornithology. Please contact the collection manager for access; materials are sometimes restricted. https://www.amnh.org/research/vertebrate-zoology/ornithology
Extent
1 Volume
General
2 bound volumes (298, 228 leaves) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Creator
- Drowne, Frederick P. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Department of Ornithology Archives Repository
Division of Vertebrate Zoology
Department of Ornithology
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York NY 10024-5192 US
