Correspondence relating to research on the song of the wood pewee
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence to and from Dr. Wallace Craig concerning his research into the song of the wood pewee. Most of the correspondence is with observers of the wood pewee who sent Craig records of its song. Some song records are included.
Title
- Correspondence relating to research on the song of the wood pewee
Quantity
- 0.4 cubic feet; (1 box)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A3157
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetic by name of correspondent, then roughly in reverse chronological order.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence to and from Dr. Wallace Craig concerns his research into the song of the wood pewee.
The results of this research were published in 1943 as Museum Bulletin 334, "Song of the Wood Pewee." Most of the correspondence is with observers of the wood pewee who sent Craig records of its song. Only a few actual song records are included, but the correspondence does include detailed discussions of song variations and the conditions under which observations were made.
Custodial History
Accessioned as part of old series 406, accession number -280.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.