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Gerrit S. Miller Jr, Jamaica, Feb - April 1931

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Gerrit S. Miller Field Notes from the Department of Botany
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 6
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Maps
Place:
Jamaica
Mandeville
Date Range:
1931
Start Date:
19310304
End Date:
19310409
Abstract:
This field book includes the field notes of Miller from a collecting trip to Jamaica in 1931. A list of plants collected by Miller includes collector numbers 1261-1570. Entries list scientific name and collector number. Occasionally, entries list habitat, common name, or other observations. Some determination notes are included. Towards the back of the book is an extensive list of common names. Common names are listed alphabetically, with corresponding collector numbers for each. A folded and hand-drawn map is attached to the inside back cover of the book. Localities include Mandeville, Pepper, and Windsor.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-338
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:
Gerrit S. Miller Field Notes from the Department of Botany
See more records associated with this person:
Miller, Gerrit S. (Gerrit Smith), 1869-1956
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3978