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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 1 Folder 18
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Sketches
Place:
Panama
Date Range:
1933
Start Date:
1933
End Date:
1933
Abstract:
The notebook documents work of Axel A. Olsson in Panama, 1933. The volume begins with a discussion of Tonosi limestone. This is followed by a list of numbered locations with descriptions of height, degree of difference, and geological characteristics as well as hand drawn maps of routes. This entry structure continues through the volume, and sometimes includes a narrative summary of a location and sometimes specimens found, followed by collected data and observations. The volume also includes sketches and a geological section.
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_MODSI7825