Collection name:

Thomas H. Kearney Field Books, 1898-1917, from the Department of Botany

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Algeria

Egypt

Date Range:

1902

Start Date:

19020702

End Date:

19021009

Abstract:

This journal provides an account of Kearney's travels with Edgar Mearns through Algiers and Egypt, 1902. Many of the accounts of vegetation discuss cultivation methods and uses. Crops mentioned include olives, cereals, cotton, almonds, and maize, among others.

Topic:

Botany  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-050

Access Information:

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

See more records from this collection:

Thomas H. Kearney Field Books, 1898-1917, from the Department of Botany

See more records associated with this person:

Kearney, Thomas H. (Thomas Henry), 1874-1956

Mearns, Edgar Alexander, 1856-1916

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2680