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Collection name:
Axel A. Olsson Papers, c. 1915 - 1974, 1988
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 2 Folder 5
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Peru
Date Range:
1947
Start Date:
1947
End Date:
1947
Abstract:
The notebook documents the field work of Axel A. Olsson in Peru, 1947. According to notes n the second page, location information utilizes the same formational names already used by the "Standard" geologists. Entries are organized by what appears to be observation of collection site which are identified numerically, and followed by a short description of geological characteristics. Also includes geological sections with notes. Some entries provide additional descriptions of travel.
Topic:
Paleontology  Search this
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Accession #:
SIA Acc. 15-309
Access Information:
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Axel A. Olsson Papers, c. 1915 - 1974, 1988
See more records associated with this person:
Olsson, Axel A. (Axel Adolf), 1889-1976
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI7793