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Miscellaneous notes, Guatemala, 1905

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Conrad Bartling Doyle field books
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 2
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Guatemala
Date Range:
1905
Start Date:
1905
End Date:
1905
Abstract:
This field book contains miscellaneous notes from Guatemala, 1905. Doyle writes five pages of notes on botanical specimens numbered 1-6. Detailed descriptions are given for all specimens, including measurements, taste (if it is edible), and other information. Specimen number 3 is also given the number 3051. Photographs were taken of these specimens. Specimens were obtained in Secanqum and perhaps other locations. Specimens include Chayote, Agustina "poconoboise", monicaria, and others. Page 98 onward contains notes on expenses. Specific dates for the field notes are not provided, but dates for expenses range from December 1904 to may 1905.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-027
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.
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Conrad Bartling Doyle field books
See more records associated with this person:
Doyle, C. B. (Conrad Bartling), 1884-1973
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2714