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Sullivan, J.
Barrow, Alaska
Journal
July 3 (cont.) Put up a western, r-b juvenile, and a semipale s.
this afternoon. Also helped Holmen on his
insect survey work. The tray lines IIIA, IIIB
and IVA, IVB are to come in tonight after
supper. Cold, rain and driving wind after evening
meal - decided to deck lines only and to
bring them in in the morning.
August 1 Chambelain and I brought in line IIIA+B,
IVA+B, XI and XII this morning. Weather: cold,
windy and occasional rain. After lunch sorted
insects in pool samples for Holmen. Put up
drills.
August 2 Took canoe walk along gas line this morning.
Weather turned clear and sunny. Very little
activity on the tundra: 9 longspurs, 2 RT loons, 1
glaciar gull. Pitelka left just before noon
today. Put up birds after lunch. The sun
went down for the first time this summer
tonight.
August 3 Assembled material for a plant press today.
Blotters and corrugated cardboard were obtained
from warehouse 38. Karl Stone went along -
the materials are kept locked. Some blotting
paper is also kept in the paper room. Made
makeshift ends for the press by sawing
a piece of plywood to size. Straps were also
obtained. After lunch Schulte and I went out with