Alexander Wetmore - Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala, 1940; Panama, 1944

How did Alexander Wetmore, ornithologist, curator, and former Secretary of the Smithsonian, spend his Thanksgiving 75 years ago? Exploring the volcanoes, vivid landscapes, and unique wildlife of Panama, Guatemala, and Costa Rica! Take a break from the turkey and whet your appetite for adventure with Wetmore's photo album, which features fascinating images from his expeditions in 1940 and 1944. Join us in transcribing the image captions in Wetmore's album and get a new look into the specimen collecting process as he experienced it.