Letters and journal of Frederick P. Drowne, M.D.; v.2, 1927 - 1928

Item — Volume: Q

Identifier: Archives Orn60

Staff Only

Whitney South Sea Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History. Letters and journal of Frederick P. Drowne, M.D.

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

From the Collection:

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