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Collection name:
August F. Foerste Papers, 1887-1933 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 2 Folder 1
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Place:
United States
Kentucky
Indiana
Date Range:
1910
Start Date:
1910
End Date:
1910
Abstract:
The notebook documents geological fieldwork completed by August Foerste in Kentucky and Indiana, 1910. Includes extensive illustrations of specimens with descriptions, location information, and initial determinations. Descriptions can be lengthy. Includes unidentified lists of information and geological sections. There are also lists of numbered locations with geological descriptions and what appear to be specified degrees. There are loose inserts dividing the notebook.
Topic:
Geology  Search this
Paleontology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU007242
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
August F. Foerste Papers, 1887-1933 and undated
See more records associated with this person:
Foerste, Aug. F (Aug. Frederic), 1862-1936
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI6820