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Field notes and collections of F. R. Fosberg # 119, start with # 63398 - 63862

Catalog Data

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:
United States
Massachusetts
Maine
Société, Îles de la
Tahiti
District of Columbia
Tetiaroa
Moorea
French Polynesia
France
Date Range:
1982
Start Date:
19820708
End Date:
19820922
Abstract:
This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected by F. R. Fosberg from 8 July to 22 September 1982 in Tahiti, Tetiaroa Atoll, Moorea (Society Islands); District of Columbia; Maine; and Massachusetts. Collector numbers 63398-63862 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.). Also included are some longer narrative notes describing vegetation. In the back of the book some loose notes and a trail guide for Hellcat Swamp (Plum Island, Massachusetts) can be found.
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_MODSI3352