George Suckley papers

A collection of 97 items from 1846 to 1890, it consists of correspondence and papers related to George Suckley's activities and interest in the field of natural history, especially ornithology. Some letters relate to the Northern Pacific Railroad Route Survey of 1853 to 1857. Correspondents include Spencer Fullerton Baird and John Cassin; there is also correspondence from James Graham Cooper regarding his collaboration with Suckley, and the publication of their book, The natural history of Washington territory.