Digitization and Rehousing of the Historic Pember Egg Collection
Roberts, Penelope
Roberts, Penelope
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During the 19th and 20th centuries the practice of bird egg collecting and preservation was a popular pastime. It is now illegal in the United States and beyond, making the University of Vermont’s Pember Egg Collection extremely valuable. In this museum conservation project, I am cataloguing information regarding VT State Ornithologist Karl Pember’s personal collection online and making custom boxes to ensure their safety. With over 2000 eggs from a multitude of species, these records will facilitate research on the biodiversity and health of North American birds from the late 1800s to today.
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Undergraduate
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2023-01-01