Collection name:

Cinchona Project field notes, 1938-1965

Physical Description:

2 field books

Physical Location:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library

Sublocation:

Box 1 Folder 16

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Argentina

Colombia

Ríonegro

Castillo, Cerro

Date Range:

1943-1944

Start Date:

19431130

End Date:

19440819

Abstract:

This item is comprised of 2 field books created by Henry S. Kernan during his work on the Cinchona Project. The item consists of a dated list of specimens collected or observed beginning on November 30, 1943 at a locality described as, "Hacienda 'Los Andes', Rionegro, Santander and ending on August 19, 1944 at "Cerro Castillo, S. of Pueblo Bello. Rio, Argentina, Surra Nevado de Santa Marta". Kernan identifies specimens by scientific names, usually at the genus and species level. He also describes height of specimen in feet, exposure, D.B.H., and crown class. He notes altitude and nearby place name to indicate locality.

Topic:

Botany  Search this

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Accession #:

SIA Acc. 11-096

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:

Cinchona Project field notes, 1938-1965

See more records associated with this person:

Kernan, Henry S.

See more records associated with this expedition:

Cinchona Missions Expedition (1942-1944)

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI788