Lyman Belding papers.

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Lyman Belding papers.

Publications, portrait, field notes. Includes book entitled, "Pacific District Birds and Reptiles" (with handwritten inscriptions) and pamphlet entitled "List of Birds of Central California."

0.5 cubic feet.

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California Academy of Sciences

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Belding, Lyman, 1829-1917.

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Ornithologist. Born 1829 in West Farms, Massachussetts. He spent many years on whaling ships but became fascinated by birds in 1876 and became a foremost authority on the avifauna of California and Baja California. In 1889 wrote "Song Notes of Birds." He became a resident member of California Academy of Sciences in 1889. Died on November 22, 1917 in Stockton, California. From the description of Lyman Belding papers. (California Academy of Sciences). WorldCat ...

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