Recently, mammal accession numbers have been sequential by year. This field is also used as a flag to indicate that the record has been proofed. Data were taken from original label attached to specimen by the collector or preparator. Taken from field notes or catalog on file by collector's last name. Taken from data filed by preparator's last name.
Data are in accession file, by number.
Data are in Alaska Frozen Tissue catalog by AF number. An unformatted text field describing the condition of the specimen. The purpose is to note the condition and date when the specimen is loaned, used, or otherwise changed. The field is included in a report associated with loan invoices so that UAM and the borrower agree on the condition of loaned specimens. It should note any existing damage that might be attributed to borrower.