Department of Biology and Mammals records 1913-1931.

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Department of Biology and Mammals records 1913-1931.

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The collection, held in two 5 x 15.5 x 10 inch boxes and one 2.5 x 15.5 x 10-inch box, contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, catalogs, publications and other papers from the files of mammalogist Frederick Walter Miller. The materials date from 1916 to 1931. Among other topics, the correspondence, both typewritten and handwritten, discusses Miller's field work for the Colorado Museum of Natural History (now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science). One 1925 letter, from museum director Jesse Figgins (who was also Miller's father-in-law), offers advice on Miller"s current field trip to South America:-"Avoid at all times going without hats", and expresses delight at the process of collecting exotic species: "There isnâ‚‚t much enthusiasm aroused in skinning prairie dogs and English sparrows but there is a big kick in flamingos and jaguars." There are also several letters to and from Miller from government agencies, including the U.S. Biological Survey and the U.S. Forest Service. In addition, the collection includes accession lists of mammals, catalogs of mammals by species, inventories of equipment and manuscripts.

6 boxes.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Alfred M. Bailey Library

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Alfred M. Bailey Library

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