Alaska journal, v4223
Page 397
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Holmes, R. 1961 Journal 18 July Barrow, Alaska was overcast. Rain fell during most of the day. 19 July Barrow, Alaska Sullivan & I went to Drava between Wohlschlag + Ookpik Slough when a number of RB's were collected. One Fumblor Schida were seen, as well as 2 Parasitic jaegers. Longspur were scarce, only occasional indiv seen. No pectoralis seen, a few O' phalanger, + no others. Phelke arrived at 1115. I went to the insect plates at 1330, took samples. The weather was cool - 40-45° F + a light 5 mph wind was blowing from The E. Observation samples were also taken. In The evening, a reception was held for Werner Von Braun. 20 July Barrow, Alaska Spent all day in the lab, processing specimens + working on the insect samples. Weather today cold (35°), winds 15 mph - E. - rainy. 21 July Barrow, Alaska Insect samples and specimens were processed all morning with the aid of Sullivan & Phelke. In the afternoon I went to Uoth Awa + Troopruit Lake. Weather in the early morning was cold (32°) - freezing - snow stayed on