Collection name:

Fielding B. Meek Papers, 1843-1877 and undated

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation:

Box 10 Folder 7

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Judith

Fort Leavenworth

Fort Riley

Indianola

Kansas

United States

Date Range:

1858

Start Date:

18580823

End Date:

18580921

Abstract:

Notebook documents Fielding Meek's paleontological work in Kansas during 1858. Pages are numbered, and entries are dated. Includes 26 numbered cross sections that are labeled and include notes. Journal entries describe weather; descriptions of terrain, locations and travel in between. Journal entries are dated September 4 -21, 1858. At the back of the notebook is a list of expenses for "Kansas Expedition", dates August 23 - September 11, 1858. Locations include Judith River, Kansas River, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, and Indianola.

Topic:

Paleontology  Search this

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Accession #:

SIA RU007062

Access Information:

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Fielding B. Meek Papers, 1843-1877 and undated

See more records associated with this person:

Meek, F. B (Fielding Bradford) 1817-1876

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI491