Field notes: Alaska, v4401
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E.M. Brock 1958 Journal July 25 Barow, Alaska Skinned Lemmings meat of the day. I processed those lemmings that were taken by merl Solomon in late September of 1957. He caught 85 and 95 Lemming respectively from two trqilines. These lemmings are, of course, in much better condition than those processed yesterday and, therefore, all skins are being saved. Made a trip to the "Duck Camp" along with Adam Lewitt to act as an interpreter. I made a count of the composition of their duck kill: 299 or king eiders, 25 or Pacific eiders, 6 or spectacled eiders, 1 or Pintail, 2 red-throated loons and about 5 thick billed murres, one of which I bought for a dollar. All of these birds have been killed within the week and are hanging on racks & awaiting to be hauled to the village. July 26 Prepared study skin of the thick-billed murre bought yesterday at the duck camp. Processed lemmings all day, prepared two as study skins. July 27 Processed a few lemmings. Prepared study skin of a pigeon guillemot brought in from the duck camp. A young boy, Charles