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Alternate Title:
Collection and Field Note Book No. 72, Feb. 22, 1964 -- May 3, 1964 (45121 - 45214)  Search this
Collection name:
F. Raymond Fosberg field notes 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:
Pakistan
United States
Hawaii
Virginia
Florida
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Everglades National Park
Date Range:
1964
Start Date:
19640222
End Date:
19640503
Abstract:
An inserted table of contents contains a full listing of localities and corresponding collector numbers. This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected by F. R. Fosberg from 22 February to 3 May 1964 in Pakistan, Hawaii, Virginia, and Florida. Collector numbers 45121-45214 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional notes on locality or physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.). Some longer narrative notes document vegetation in various localities. Localities include Hawaiian National Park, Aloi Hot Area, and Chain of Craters (Hawaii); Prince William County, Albermarle County (Virginia); Everglades National Park (Florida). Also present are travel notes and some observations from Italy, Bangkok (Thailand), Hong Kong (China), Taiwan, California, and Maryland.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-040
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:
F. Raymond Fosberg field notes from the Department of Botany
See more records associated with this person:
Fosberg, F. Raymond (Francis Raymond), 1908-1993
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3162