Alexander Wetmore - Photo Album, 1914-1920

Have you ever wondered what kinds of birds live in different regions of the United States? Travel the country and find out with Alexander Wetmore, ornithologist, curator, and former Secretary of the Smithsonian, and his 1914-1920 photo album. This unique collection of images were taken while Wetmore traveled the country with the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Biological Survey. The photos give insight into Wetmore's explorations of Utah, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Florida, South Carolina, Minnesota and North Dakota. Join us in transcribing the image captions in Wetmore's album and get a new look into US wildlife!