Whitney South Sea Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History (1920-1941)
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The Whitney South Sea Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History was an ornithological expedition originated by Dr. Leonard C. Sanford and funded by Harry Payne Whitney. Their mission was to systematically explore the many islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia for previously undiscovered or little-known bird specimens. At the time it was the most expansive ornithological expedition ever conceived, and active field research would last over two decades, from 1920 to 1941. During that span, five men acted as leader, assisted by scores of participants. In addition to bird specimens, botanical and anthropological specimens were also gathered. Participants additionally photographed their regions of exploration, drew maps and kept detailed diaries and notes on their voyages.
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- Anthropology
- Botany
- Ornithology
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- Vanuatu (as recorded)
- Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) (as recorded)
- Tahiti (as recorded)
- French Polynesia--Marquesas Islands (as recorded)
- Pitcairn Islands (as recorded)
- French Polynesia (as recorded)
- Papeete (as recorded)
- Solomon Islands (as recorded)
- Oceania (as recorded)
- Samoan Islands (as recorded)
- New Hebrides (as recorded)
- Galapagos Islands (as recorded)
