Series II: Division of Biological Survey (BS), 1886 - 1905
Scope and Contents
This series contains bulletins and reports from the Division of Biological Survey (BS) under the USDA, and highlights the work, results, and overall focus of scientists under this agency from the late 1880s through the early 1900s. The Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy became the Division of Biological Survey on July 1, 1896, and remained under this title until 1905.
Dates
- 1886 - 1905
Extent
From the Collection: 13.3 linear feet (31 containers - 29 document cases and 2 half-size document cases.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The Division of Biological Survey (BS) series was arranged into 2 subseries based on document type. Each subseries was then arranged first alphabetically, and then chronologically. The known authors’ names are listed in parenthesis in the folder titles.
Subseries 1: Bulletins, 1898-1905
Subseries 2: Reports, 1886-1905
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. Bureau of Biological Survey (BBS) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the National Wildlife Research Center Archives Repository