Smithsonian Institution Archives

Donald S. Erdman Papers, 1948

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7428
Creators:
Erdman, Donald S.
Dates:
1948
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These papers document Erdman's field work in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea and include a journal and account book; notes, lists, and collection data; and color photographs, slides, and negatives.

Historical Note

Historical Note
Donald S. Erdman served as a Scientific Aid in the Division of Fishes, United States National Museum (USNM), from 1946 to 1950. In 1948, Erdman participated in a fisheries survey of the Persian Gulf and Red Sea under the auspices of the Arabian American Oil Company, on which he collected nearly 5,000 fishes for the USNM.

Administration

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7428, Donald S. Erdman Papers

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Personal Papers


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