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Collection name:
G. Arthur Cooper Papers, 1923-1993 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 34 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
New Mexico
San Andres Canyon
Pig Canyon
Johnson Park Canyon
Derry
Alamo Canyon
Date Range:
1956
Start Date:
19560916
End Date:
19561009
Abstract:
This field book contains notes on the paleontological specimen and geology of Devonian New Mexico taken between 16 September and 9 October 1956. Cooper describes stratigraphy of each location visited and notes the fossils found at each level. He also includes descriptions of the shale. Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, and other fossil specimens are noted. Page numbers for these field notes are 09-33. Also includes index of localities. Locations include Mud Spring Mountain, San Andres Canyon, Pig Canyon, Johnson Park Canyon, Derry, Alamo Canyon, and other locations.
Topic:
Paleontology  Search this
Geology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU007318
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
G. Arthur Cooper Papers, 1923-1993 and undated
See more records associated with this person:
Cooper, G. Arthur (Gustav Arthur) 1902-
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2047