Holmes, R. 1960 Journal 28 may Barrow, Alaska Arrived at Barrow via LIder Airline at 1030. Spent the afternoon walking out to the beach ridge and look to base. The snow conditions here are as follows. It seems that the state [melt off its] [late] Than it was on 4 June / last year. The beach ridge is partially exposed along the top, and relatively large patches are present in the drum area. The most amazing thing is the presence of many Lemming. During the 3½ hour walk, an estimated 100 Lemmings were seen; five were collected. Upon approaching a large open area, usually 6-7 animals could be seen out in the gap, feeding on the vegetation. As soon as I approached too close, they would all scurry to the edge of the snow. The condition [the vegetation] was especially noted. There is hardly a block of grass or stroke / sledge that does not bear [illegible]. One can run his hood across the vegetation and take away all these animals. This condition exists at a polygynous area as well as in the tundra (as well as they could be checked).