Foolder 1

Scope and Content From the Collection: Page from Hector von Bayer diary The journal/diary describes a U.S. surveying expedition to the Pacific Ocean, with entries recording observations (illustrated with pencil sketches) about the seas, weather, marine life, birds, vegetation, natives, living conditions, etc. The volume begins on Dec. 20, 1872 aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth with a description of the ship and a trip log from New York to Honolulu, and then various exploring cruises to...