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Collection name:
Bohumil Shimek Papers, 1878-1936
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 3 Folder 4
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Maps
Diary
Place:
Europe
Hungary
Soroksár
Danube River
Plzeň
Czech Republic
Bohemia
Austria-Hungary
Date Range:
1914
Start Date:
19140612
End Date:
19140722
Abstract:
The diary (1 of 2) documents Bohumil Shimek's work during a trip to Europe, primarily Austria-Hungary, covering June 12 -July 22, 1914. Entries are dated. The first portion is primarily in Czech; subsequent entries are mostly in English. Entries include lists of personal purchases, contacts and their information, botanical field work with colleagues (Dr. von Degen) on islands of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary; lists of plants observed; terrain seen (sand dunes, salt steppes, loess), photographs taken (numbered with descriptions), observations about local customs and inhabitants; terrain (layers, color, composition, appearance); hand drawn maps; geological sections; shells collected; notes about traveling partners; interactions with local inhabitants; a discussion of local business including breweries; family genealogical notes from local records; and visits to institutes, museums, and gardens. Field work locations include Hungary (Soroksar in Budapest) and along the Danube.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
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Accession #:
SIA RU007082
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
Bohumil Shimek Papers, 1878-1936
See more records associated with this person:
Shimek, Bohumil, 1861-1937
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2968